How can I help students be braver about getting things wrong?
In a recent INSET session for The Glasgow Academy, I was explaining what prevents the learning brains in a secondary school classroom from being the
Adolescence
I explain everything from peer pressure and risk-taking, sleep and emotional changes to exam pressure and the effects of stress on learning. You’ll also find out about “Positively Teenage” and the concepts of FLOURISH. For links to research and other resources on this topic, please go to Extras. For my posts on the topic, see below. Do use the search box to find specific topics.
Answering questions from teenagers
Last week I did an online Q&A session with the sparky girls from Bedford Girls School. I did the same for them last year, too,
Why getting an answer wrong becomes an invisible problem
In a staff INSET session recently, there was a point on a slide that I didn’t have time to elaborate on. Afterwards, someone in the
It’s more than OK to not feel OK
For Children’s Mental Health Week I have a book giveaway (see HERE) and this important message. Please say this to every young person you
Don’t be a helicopter – be a safety-net parent
It’s hard not to be a helicopter parent, isn’t it? My daughters are in their 30s and both are married with a child each but
What we learnt about students during the pandemic – interview with PSHE lead at Oakham School
I am sure all those of us who don’t work on a daily basis in schools know that the last 18 months have been ‘challenging’,
Helping a child through distress
Parents suffer when their children suffer. You want to know how to help your distressed child or teenager. But how? And how not? Recently, I
Parents’ Questions Answered – Understanding Teenagers
Last night I gave an online talk to parents of Dunottar School in Surrey. And I promised to answer their questions here, including those that
Questions from Bedford Girls’ School – answered!
Recently I did a Live Online Q&A with some delightful, clever, hard-working Y9 girls from Bedford Girls’ School. I always feel bad when I don’t
Understanding Your Teenagers – Your Questions Part 2
After last week’s webinar, Understanding Your Teenagers, I answered some questions in this post. Today, I’m answering the others. Apologies for the delay: I’m struggling
Understanding Your Teenagers – Your Questions Part 1
My webinar, Understanding Your Teenagers, was buzzing, with nearly 100 people signed up. The recording will be available soon on Vimeo. I will probably edit
ALL your questions answered: Teenagers in a Pandemic
Last night I delivered a sellout webinar, Teenagers in a Pandemic, to 98 parents, teachers and other interested adults. (98 because, annoyingly, my Zoom package
