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May 29, 2019
Ask the Experts! Is this normal teenage boy behaviour?
Ask the Experts! Is this normal teenage boy behaviour?

Ask the Experts! Is this normal teenage boy behaviour?   Ask the Experts is your chance to get advice from specialists/experts in the field of adolescence.  So if you've got a question/ issue/ conundrum around parenting teens, send it in and we will ask a specialist in that field to provide a response to be pu...

April 20, 2018
Adventure therapy for early intervention
Adventure therapy for early intervention

Adventure therapy for early interventation A form of therapeutic care that is popular with teens by Will Dobud   As a therapeutic option for children and adolescents struggling with behavioural and emotional issues, adventure therapy is a research-proven intervention combining evidence-based methods from p...

May 30, 2019
Schoolies — the full story
Schoolies — the full story

Schoolies — the full story The term ‘schoolies’ can instil fear in parents, but graduation celebrations can be safe, fun and rewarding. By Briar Jensen   Schoolies, or school-leavers week, is seen as a rite of passage for those finishing high school. It’s a chance to unwind, have fun and celebrate independ...

May 31, 2018
How to pick HSC subjects
How to pick HSC subjects

How to pick HSC subjects By Sally Payne, Associate Dean of Studies, UTS Insearch   “What subjects should I take for my HSC?” is a question I often get asked by high school students and parents. With more than 100 HSC subjects, plus 50 language courses and a dozen vocational education courses to choose from, t...