Wellbeing

New website helps teachers guide students’ safe tech habits

The Educator looks at how the new resources will help teachers and parents navigate children's use of technology in a safe and balanced way

Half of parents worried about their teen's wellbeing – report

New research shows anxiety and depression are becoming increasingly common among young Australians

Opinion: Understanding who is responsible for the devastating cost of bullying

Responsibility Theory helps students understand the impacts of their choices, reducing bullying, writes Dr Ragnar Purje

New program gives parents control over teens’ messaging and screentime

The new program aims to strike a healthy balance amid the proposed social media ban for teens

Preventing tragedy: Support services critical for kids facing bullying

In the wake of a bullying tragedy, experts share some important advice for schools and communities

School’s positive behaviour program keeping classrooms calm

The successful program is seeing some marked improvements in both student behaviour and teachers' classroom engagement

How schools can empower kids to talk about their mental health

A successful mental health program for primary schools is helping young people to understand and act thoughtfully on their emotions and feelings

Wellbeing strategies for overwhelmed school principals

Dr Paul Kidson, Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University, shares some helpful advice

World-first study looks at impact of ‘vicarious trauma’ on school staff

The Educator speaks to Dr Adam Fraser about what the study aims to learn, and its profound implications for schools everywhere

A school leaders' guide to building resilience at school

The Educator speaks to an expert about how school leaders can identify and support teachers and students with low resilience