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Our achilles heel has become our superpower
For 7 years we have been on a content writing mission. We have prided ourselves on creating innovative, playful and research informed lessons and learning activities for you to use…
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Mental fitness must start in primary school
My Sifiting Sooty (Reticular Activating System) picked up two fantastic pieces of news this week: Smiling Mind are calling for a Minister for Children, to ensure there is adequate focus…
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Changing the story of anxiety in kids
Why are so many kids anxious? I went bushwalking with two of my oldest friends the other day. Thrown in the mix of giggles and chats about life was the…
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Consent is a two way street
NEW Grow Your Mind podcast episode - Season 4, Episode 1 with special guest Yumi Stynes! Episode 1, Season 4 opens with a SONG! We could not help ourselves. We…
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3 things that saved my mental health this year
I love to run. It's never fast. It's never stylish. But since I was a child I have delighted in it and I have been addicted to how I have…
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Our approach to capturing our impact: the story of the University of Wollongong
“Stories are data with a soul.” Dr BrenĂ© Brown 5 years ago we started Grow Your Mind. Immediately we could see its impact. 12 year old boys, frequently in trouble,…
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Episode 6, Season 3 is here: Â Lost in the Woods
Star of the Show: All of the animals! Character Strengths: Creativity, Leadership and Honesty. Allow me to set the scene of the final episode for Season 3 of the Grow…
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Episode 5, Season 3 is here: Ouch this hurts
Star of the show: The Wise Owl (prefrontal cortex) 3 character strengths: Perspective, Self-Regulation and Perseverance. Last year we received an email from a primary school in Sydney’s inner west…
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Episode 4, S3 is here: Generous Assumptions
Star of the Show: The Sifting Sooty aka the Reticular Activating System Focus Character Strengths: Social Intelligence, Curiosity and Generosity Grab your free themed podcast colouring-in sheet here Do you…
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Episode 3, S3 is here: The Invisible Line
Focus strengths: Respect, Empathy and Confidence. Star of the show: The Sensitive Octopus (aka the insular cortex) In this episode the 12 year old hosts zoom in on boundaries, knowing…
