Wellbeing Dimension: Home Wellbeing
Home Wellbeing supports robust families by promoting financial stability, family bonds, and harmonious household environments. This domain recognises the importance of home as the foundation of a thriving life. The Home Wellbeing Domain includes Financial Wellbeing, Familial Wellbeing, and Household Wellbeing.
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7 Ways to Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Have you ever watched your child standing on the edge of a group, unsure how to join in – and wondered how you could help? Watching your child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. You see it in the lunchroom, on the playground, or after school: your child standing alone, unsure how to…
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The Only Child and Loneliness: What Parents Can Do
Do only children really feel lonelier – or is that just a myth we keep passing down? Only children are often thought to be lonelier than those with siblings. While this stereotype persists globally, especially in cultures like China, recent evidence challenges this belief and offers guidance for parents on fostering emotional wellbeing in only…
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Building Better Brains: How Play Strengthens Executive Function in Children
Have you ever wondered why some kids seem more focused, organised, or able to stay calm under pressure? Executive functioning has become a popularised brain word. What exactly is executive functioning? It is the brain’s way of processing information while regulating the self. It involves our working memory, planning, self-monitoring, time management, self-control and organisation.…
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The Power of Play: How Different Types of Play Shape a Child’s Brain Development
Have you ever watched a child turn a stick into a sword or a pile of blocks into a castle? The Transformative Role of Play in Child Development When a child is moving around, playing, learning about themself and about the environment around them – they are building their brain’s infrastructure. It’s important to stimulate…
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Tumble, Jump, Repeat: How Physical Play Fuels Brain Development and Resilience
Do you remember the joy of climbing trees, leaping across puddles, or play-wrestling with friends? When was the last time you saw a child roll down a grassy hill or leap across rocks in a stream? The Hidden Power of Play: More Than Just Fun These simple, spontaneous moments of physical play may seem like…
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10 Strategies to Foster a Culture of Movement and Play in Families
When was the last time your living room turned into a dance floor, or your hallway into a racetrack? Reclaiming Everyday Play: Where Movement Begins at Home Think back to your childhood – was there a hallway you turned into a racetrack, a patch of grass that became a soccer field, or a driveway stage…
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Helping Kids Use Technology Mindfully: A Guide to Meaningful Digital Habits
How can parents and educators ensure that technology improves learning, creativity, and wellbeing rather than becoming a source of distraction or harm? Mindful technology use for kids is essential. Devices are an inseparable part of everyday life, so helping children use technology meaningfully is more important than ever. While devices provide vast educational opportunities, unstructured…
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Understanding Social Media Trends and FOMO
Have you ever felt the pressure to keep up with the latest social media trends or experienced FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when seeing others’ experiences online? Social media has revolutionised the way we communicate, share experiences, and stay informed. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter shape how we connect, share, and perceive reality. While…
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The Future of Digital Literacy: Building Resilient, Ethical and Tech Savvy Communities
In a world dominated by digital technology, do you have the skills to navigate it safely, ethically, and effectively? As digital technologies continue to evolve, the future of digital literacy is about more than just using devices. It involves critical thinking, cybersecurity awareness, ethical technology use, and AI literacy. Building resilient, ethical, and tech savvy…
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Balancing Screen Time & Wellbeing: How to Build Healthy Digital Habits
When was the last time you put your phone down and truly felt present in the moment? Balancing screen time and wellbeing has become essential for both children and adults. Screens play an important role in education, communication, and entertainment. However, excessive screen time – especially unstructured use – can negatively impact children’s physical and…
