Author Archives: kidzmix

Socially and emotionally competent children (and adults) have a greater understanding of themselves and others; more skills to manage their own emotions and also to respond to those of others: a bundle of skills often called ‘Emotional Intelligence’. In a … read more…

Sometimes because we live in the same household with our family, we presume that we know each other well; that we’re familiar with other family members’ experiences, beliefs, hopes and dreams; we can fool ourselves that day to day contact … read more…

Sometimes in the daily business of parenting and family life, our conversations become focused on all those tasks to be done, the rules, the humdrum of life, the ordinary and the mundane; those emotionless directives or comments that do nothing to create intimacy or a … read more…

No-one wants to hear those words, but the reality is that all kids at some time will; it’s the way of the playground.   The refused child’s response to the rebuff, however, will  say a lot about their social and emotional competence, peer … read more…

Knowing how to join in games is an important skill for all school age children – regardless of age – and because invitations aren’t automatically given, knowing how to ask to be included – what to say and how to say it - … read more…

The pencils have been sharpened, the new books purchased and the answer realized to:  ’Who will be my teacher?’  It’s official; another school year has begun – at least in Australia it has – and probably in many other places … read more…

A July 2010 report from The Children’s Mental Health Coalition tells us some sobering facts about how Australian children are faring in the mental health stakes, and it proposes that government investment in mental health services is imperative to helping future generations achieve both physical and mental health. read more…

That’s super Spot on I like it Super stuff Really great What a good try Brilliant Clever (boy/girl) I’m impressed What a brainwave You do work well Very imaginative Nice try That’s good work Superb Well remembered Good logic Excellent … read more…