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The light that comes from loss …
First published in 2017. The death of my daughter Georgie was the greatest thing to happen to me. That’s jarring to read, I know. Believe me, it’s jarring…
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Three Types Of Bravery I Want My Kids To Have
Bravery is a bit like Lady Gaga – it can pull off quite a few different looks. I was reminded of this a few weeks ago when my…
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Here’s How You Can Do Some Good in 2020
BARACK OBAMA: “On a day of fresh starts and new beginnings, I challenge you to take a step toward change in your community. If everyone reading this can…
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Best Podcasts for Kids, Tweens & Teens
Podcasts for Kids, Pre-Teens and Teens Whether you’re driving to school, sports practice, after school activities or grandma’s house … this is a great time to put on…
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It’s time to remember being 13 …
See that girl below? That’s me. I’m 13 in that first photo and it’s 1985. Sixteen in the other photo (so 1988). I look at those photos and…
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The Hunting: 7 tips for watching with your teenager
“The Hunting intimately and dramatically imagines the lives of four teenagers, their teachers and families throughout the lead up, revelation and aftermath of a nude teen photo scandal.…
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Loganlea Christmas Kindness: ‘Signature Excellence’ at Loganlea SHS
Last year, 15 000 Facebook followers from across Australia helped me play Santa for the hardworking students in Loganlea State High School’s ‘Signature Excellence’ program. These students flip…
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Last night I saw the captain of the Australian Cricket Team cry on television …
We all screw up. Some bigger than others. Some just more public. I was thinking about Steve Smith last night and just wanted to say that while consequences…
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This week I BOUGHT THE CAKE …
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s in Chapel Hill, Brisbane eggs on toast (or baked beans on toast) was a standard dinner at least…
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Is this the conversation you need to have with your child before school goes back?
Have you taught your child how to recognise a good friend? When you write a book about the importance of choosing the right friends in school, it goes…
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