Written by Lucy Hall Are you among the countless parents of 2025 that is coming to terms with the fact that your little one isn’t so little anymore? The child who used to hold your hand at school drop-offs, is now taking their first steps into high school! A period of exciting, nerve-wracking, deep transformation for the child and for many parents, it’s a struggle to balance emotions, proud and nostalgic, not to mention an edge of anxiety, which is all very normal! This transition is more than just a change of schools. There is a shift in learning style, social circles, and personal responsibility. Primary school offers a structured,…

Written by Lucy Hall With many young people across the country get ready to head into a new school year, many families are focused on school supplies, class schedules, and lunchbox routines. But there’s another essential back-to-school priority that often gets overlooked, mental health. The transition from holiday mode to the structure of school can bring excitement, but it can also stir up stress, uncertainty, and pressure. That’s why headspace is encouraging families to regularly check in with their young person’s mental wellbeing, especially as they navigate the demands of study, friendships, and extracurricular activities. What’s Impacting Young People the Most? New insights from the first-ever National Family Mental Health…

Written by Tania Anway The back to school promotions are in full swing, pre-ordered uniforms are arriving and your kids are begging for a new lunchbox. It must be the end of January! Congratulations, parents, on making it this far into summer. With school starting next week, it’s important to begin thinking about transitioning your kids (and you!) back to school. Whether a student in your household is starting “big school”, tackling the pressure of Year 12 or anywhere in between, moving from a relaxed summer schedule back to school can be a difficult changeover. Re-Establish A Morning Routine Regardless of your student’s age or grade level, now is a…