“What on earth possessed you to do that?” Ever said that to a teenager? And if you haven’t, have you thought it? Many of us expect that teenagers will behave ‘logically’ and rationalise things the same way we do. But, ...
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Students encouraged to take ‘a mindful moment’ as NAPLAN commences
We all know that stress, anxiety and pessimism can get in the way of performing well in tests, so why would it be any different for children? On the eve of the National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), ...
More »National mindfulness curriculum launches, to some scepticism
Mindfulness – the process of bringing one's attention to the present moment, non-judgmentally – seems firmly entrenched in Western culture and institutions. So, it's no surprise that many schools across Australia have used it as a tool to ease student stress. ...
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