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Break The Bias
This International Women’s Day we are told we can break the bias in our communities, workplaces, schools, colleges and universities. But the question is, can we? According to the World Economic Forum, we won’t achieve gender parity for another 135 years. Not even my...
Mindset: Turning problems into opportunities
Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems. Nelson A. Rockefeller Every day we are presented with opportunity. But opportunity doesn’t always present itself as a great moment, all wrapped up with a bow. Sometimes these...
Helping Children Reach Their Potential
Albert Einstein is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds of modern time. So, it’s a surprise to learn that Einstein’s parents were very concerned about his cognitive development as a child. He spoke slowly for his age and would sometimes say words to himself...
The cost of childcare alone shouldn’t put you off returning to work
In my 10 years in the childcare industry, I have heard many women say that the cost of childcare makes it "not worth" returning to work after having a child. I've only ever heard women say this, never men. And it's almost never the truth. Despite the cultural shift...
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is an excellent opportunity to show our little leaders, both boys and girls, that the world celebrates equality, diversity and opportunities for everyone. Watch a future female leader share a message of celebration and positivity on...
Using Technology as Punishment
Is denying access to technology effective in behaviour management? More than 50% of parents remove a phone, tablet or internet access as punishment. This never results in long term behavioural change. Instead, it encourages children to become more obsessed with the...
Smartphones not so smart at school
On Channel 9’s Today Show, Extend CEO and former teacher Darren Stevenson backed calls for a ban on smartphones in primary school classrooms, saying they are a solitary device, and detract from collaborative learning and the development of good social skills. Watch...