Asha Bowen, Christopher Blyth, and Kirsty Short look at the case presented for the kids to go back to school soon. In mid-March, cases of COVID-19 – the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 – dramatically increased in Australia and the government responded with an effective public health...
Educators and government have long talked about 21st Century learning, but COVID-19 presents an opportunity to reevaluate our attitudes to modern education - right here, right now reports Brendan Hitchens, Asia Education Foundation, University of Melbourne. “We will lose many things in the course of fighting...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. Physical distancing can give you more opportunities to spend time together as a family. And by spending more time together as a family, you can build relationships and help your children feel...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. For health and wellbeing during physical distancing, children need a sense of security, healthy eating, physical activity, good sleep, play and quiet time. You need these things too. A good way to make...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. Fights among younger siblings and fights among teenage siblings are common at the best of times. During a stressful experience like physical distancing, it’s pretty natural for families to experience more conflict. The...
Family members confined together in isolation can soon start to get on each other’s nerves, says Associate Professor Terry Bowles. However, research shows that the way families communicate can help.One of the obvious consequences of close isolation is that space becomes compressed – physically, psychologically...
The psychology of isolation Self-isolation can be difficult and boring,report Associate Professor Janet Scull and Associate Professor Terry Bowles but it can also be an opportunity for self-reflection and renewal. In many cultures, this is traditionally the purpose self-isolation has served. Self-isolation in religious traditions is in...
Are digital technologies a growing distraction in the learning environment? A new report thinks so. The Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney has released the first in a series of Growing Up Digital Australia reports, with initial research painting a worrying picture of changed learning...
Katherine Kirkwood searches high and low to find the whipped coffee trend taking over the internet during coronavirus isolation If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, TikTok or Facebook lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a video of someone whipping together sugar, instant coffee and boiling water....
If you are sheltering in your home Donna Hay suggests that nothing beats her nourishing chicken noodle soup to keep your families' spirits high! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1...
