Parenting Tips
To further support the Scotch community the College has subscribed to Parentingideas, a leading provider of parenting education resources to Australian schools.
One of their latest articles is entitled- Parenting kids who struggle.
Also available is the Parenting Ideas Magazine; visit the following link:
http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Parent_Magazine.html
Relationships Australia
Parent Child Connection, Parent Teen Connection and Understanding Stepfamiliesare all being run by Relationships Australia in June at 22 Southport Street, West Leederville. For dates, cost and further information please see the attached flyers or contact Relationships Australia 9489 6322, www.wa.relationships.com.au.
Student Wellbeing - Technology and Balance
Technology and kids, they seem to be hitting the headlines lately. Parenting adolescents has always been challenging. This now includes setting boundaries around technology use. Here at Scotch we aim to embrace the wonders of technology while promoting its use in moderation as part of healthy, balanced living. Following a Screen-Time Survey in Senior School, students have discussed issues around technology use, in particular, its impact on sleep, relationships, wellbeing and learning. We know that children who spend excessive time on computers, smart-phones, watching TV and playing video games tend to experience higher levels of emotional distress. Excessive screen-time and exposure to media is associated with reduced feelings of social acceptance and increased feelings of loneliness and aggression. It's ironic that today's young people are the most connected ever; as they say, "you can be lonely in a crowded (chat?) room". So, what can you do as a parent? We hope that guidelines from our recent parent presentation 'How to Set Boundaries Around Technology', with Jordan Foster from ySafe may help your family take steps in a positive direction. Another source of information is www.thinkuknow.org.au developed by the Australian Federal Police and partners.
Shauna Lipscombe
Senior School Psychologist
