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Helping kids learn from bad choices
Even when young people understand ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ behaviour, they can still make poor choices.
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What are my teen’s options during the senior years?
Every young person is different and needs to find the learning pathway that works for them.
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My child's education
Does my teen have to attend school after they turn 16?
A guide for parents to understand the rules around school attendance for their teens.
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What is a QCE and how does my teen get one?
A guide to help understand the QCE and how it will affect my teen.
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What choices will give my teen their best chance of success?
Helping parents work with their teen to help them find the best chance of success.
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Why persistence, or ‘sticking at it’, matters and how to help your child develop it
Not giving up easily and sticking at stuff when the going gets tough is an essential skill at school, work and in life.
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Arguing with your teen a lot? How to stop the home fights
While some conflict is normal and healthy, too much conflict can make life very hard.
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My child's education
How to break the negative homework cycle and help your child learn
Tips to help your teen learn better.
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School doesn’t feel right? Five ways you can help your child get back on track
There are things you can do to help your child stay on track.
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How to help your teen make good decisions about school and life
Good decision-making skills can help your teen make good choices and set them up for success later in life.
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Why teens make bad choices and how you can help them
Understanding the teen brain and how to support good decision making for young people.
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Building good habits
Help your teen build good habits so they can be a successful adult
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