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Big Feelings and Behaviour

Big Feelings and Behaviour

Big Feelings and Behaviour

Strong emotions are a natural part of growing up, for children and for teens. When big feelings lead to challenging behaviour, it can feel confusing and exhausting for families. Children and adolescents are still developing the skills to recognise, manage and express emotions, and behaviour is often a sign of stress, overwhelm or unmet needs.

27m Dr. Justin Coulson
Anxiety and School Avoidance

Mental Health & Anxiety

Anxiety and School Avoidance

Understanding the challenges your child or teen might experience and strategies for supporting their mental health.

1h 12m Karen Young
Screen Time, Cyber Safety and AI

Mental Health & Anxiety

Screen Time, Cyber Safety and AI

Understanding why children and teens experience big emotions and how you can help create calm and connection.

14m Dr. Justin Coulson
The Parent ToolKit

Growing Up

The Parent ToolKit

Parenting brings many moments that matter. Some are joyful, some are challenging, and many can leave us wondering what to do next.

3m Dr. Justin Coulson
Friendship, Belonging and Bullying

Big Feelings and Behaviour

Friendship, Belonging and Bullying

Guiding children and teens to build positive relationships and respond to social challenges.

10m Dr. Justin Coulson

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Family Matters has a new home

Family Matters has a new home

Parenting brings moments that matter – some joyful, some challenging and many that can leave you wondering what to do next. From mental health conditions and big feelings to screen time struggles, friendships and the changes that come with adolescence, these experiences can feel overwhelming- not just for the child,…
When screentime becomes a battleground

When screentime becomes a battleground

When screen time ends in tension, meltdowns, or power struggles, many parents are left wondering what they are doing wrong.   In this video, parenting expert Karen Young explains why screens have such a powerful effect on the developing brains of children and teens, and why big reactions…
Supporting your child or teen to navigate bullying

Supporting your child or teen to navigate bullying

Bullying can be one of the most confronting challenges young people face at school, leaving parents unsure how to respond.   In this video, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson explains what bullying is and is not, and shares practical, balanced strategies to help parents guide children and teenagers…
Creating spaces of belonging with families at the heart

Creating spaces of belonging with families at the heart

Authored by Ryan Gato, Head of Religious Education and Spirituality, Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Week, celebrated next week from 18–22 May, is an opportunity to pause and name something that sits at the heart of our Catholic schools: belonging. Beyond learning programs and academic outcomes, our schools strive to…
A video series to support everyday parenting moments

A video series to support everyday parenting moments

Parenting brings many moments that matter. Some feel easy and rewarding, while others can leave us unsure of what to say or do next. Many parents and carers will recognise the everyday challenges of children who won’t talk, don’t seem to listen, or struggle with boundaries and honesty. These moments can…