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High School Exam Support Tips for Parents

High School Exam Support Tips for Parents

Nov 9, 2022 | Parenting

Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart shares tips for parents guiding their teenagers through the tricky exam season.

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How the Ultimate Dad Dads

By: City Bible Forum A few weeks ago I stumbled across a new Australian podcast from funny-guy Hamish Blake.Turns out I’m not the only one. If you haven’t heard it yet, How other Dads Dad is the hottest thing in Australian podcasts at the moment,...
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Gosling and Ferrell’s Fresh Take on an Old Tale in ‘Spirited’

By: Russ Matthews In a year when there has been little to laugh about and even little to give us hope in cinemas, who would have thought it could be found in a film from Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.Many may be skeptical about a musical based on A Christmas...
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8 Billion and Counting: “Everyone’s Living Longer”

By: Mike Crooks The United Nations calls it “a milestone in human development”.On November 15, the world’s population reached 8 billion people, 11 years after it reached 7 billion in 2011. It had taken 12 years to reach the 7 billion...
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Our Responsibility to the Future

By: Brian Harris Christianity has a 2000 year history, and it is therefore natural that we should think about our responsibility to the past, and those who have gone before us.You see this in debates about faithfulness to our heritage, or how the Bible needs to be...
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How to Get the Stubborn to Budge

By: Michael McQueen There are few things more frustrating than an opponent who won’t budge. We’ve all experienced those conversations with a voter on the other side of politics or a friend who is endlessly stubborn, in which any amount of evidence is...
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What is the Ultimate ‘Big Question’ People are Asking?

By: Robert Martin, City Bible ForumWhen we began asking big questions on the podcast and radio show Bigger Questions (formerly Logos Live) over 7 years ago, I must confess I wondered if we’d quickly run out of big questions. Would the show just wrap up after...
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Movie Review

By: Michael Walsh In February 2018, Marvel Studios released Black Panther. It was the first superhero film with a predominantly black cast.Then this Marvel film launched a cultural phenomenon that culminated in the movie being the first superhero film nominated for...
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Know How to Spot a Scam: Your Best Defence

By: Amy Cheng As more and more people fall victim to scams, Australians are being encouraged to learn new ways to identify scams.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Scams Awareness Network, which aims to empower people to avoid the risk of being...
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What Would Jesus Say to Leaders?

By: City Bible Forum When we work in a team, they hand out duties. They hand out the first aid duty, they hand out the occupational work and health duty, and then they hand out the fire warden duty. This is the one nobody wants because they make you wear a silly hat....
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Cinnamon & Pecan Tea Cake – Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy This is a moist almond-vanilla tea cake that’s sprinkled with a cinnamon and pecan strudel-like topping. It’s the perfect cake to serve to guests for morning or afternoon tea. Serve with a dollop of vanilla coconut yoghurt or whipped cashew...
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Understanding Generation Alpha

By: Mark McCrindle There is a growing generation that few people have heard of. Within 4 years they will outnumber the Baby Boomers, and many of them will live to see the 22nd Century. We’re talking about Generation Alpha, the children of Generation Y, and often...
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‘The Chosen’ Season 3: Following Jesus Isn’t About Having an Easy Life

By: Laura Bennett Since The Chosen debuted in 2017 it has quickly gained a reputation for revolutionising both the method and style of faith-based storytelling.Funded by viewers and distributed through its own app and streaming platform, The...
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Three Reasons Why We Procrastinate (And How to Overcome it)

By: Andrew Laird We all have moments of procrastination. We live in a world marred by sin, so we all inevitably have to do things we don’t enjoy doing or find hard to do.Even so, many of us probably wish that we didn’t procrastinate so much! But before we...
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Okay, So it’s a Secular Age – But Jesus is Still Working

By: Stephen McAlpine I had the sweet opportunity to have a long chat with a “baby Christian” the other week at a church gathering.Standing outside on the lawn in the warm sun, live music in the background, a long conga line waiting in the food queue beside...
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Why Sustainable, Ethical Fashion is Possible

By: Ben McEachen Incredibly, a Liam Neeson action movie inspired James Bartle to do something positive for the world.When James saw Taken in 2008, he wasn’t inspired to become a violent vigilante (like Neeson’s character).Instead, he was so...
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Why Some Ideas are Insane Before They Are Innovative

By: Michael McQueen At some point in history, the ideas and assumptions we take for granted were controversial. Now, their opposing idea would be the one considered extreme, and those who hold it are likely to be rejected or simply remain silent. Majority opinion...
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It’s Worth the Ride as ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett Somehow when France and fashion combine the stage is set for dreams to come true, and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris knows it.Based on the 1958 book by Paul Gallico, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is about widowed English cleaner Ada Harris...
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‘Cyberwarfare’ and the Role of Big Tech in Modern War

By: Kristian Johnson“Those in the West – we’re not the only good people on earth – but we have a moral foundation and a philosophical, and even a theological framework, that understands notion of good.” ~ International security expert,...
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What Shall We Do About Our Coffee Snobbery?

By: Sam ChanWhat is “sin”? Jesus might explain this way – “You know how if you drink a single origin espresso you look down on the person drinking the instant coffee? Well … that’s sin.”In the bible, Jesus says sin is...
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Federal Budget 22-23: “Hard Days to Come”

By: Mike Crooks Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called it a “family friendly” and “bread and butter” budget that will ease cost-of-living pressures.In the wake of the economic damage wrought by the pandemic, and with the world on the...
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Faith

A Creative Entrepreneur, Influencing Culture — Moyin’s Story

By: Yonelani Lupuwana at yesHEisHave ever wondered what determination and resilience would look like in human form? Well, here’s a pretty good guess: Nigerian-born and South African-raised, creative entrepreneur, Moyin Oloruntoba. The pioneer of her own media...
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Okay, So it’s a Secular Age – But Jesus is Still Working

By: Stephen McAlpine I had the sweet opportunity to have a long chat with a “baby Christian” the other week at a church gathering.Standing outside on the lawn in the warm sun, live music in the background, a long conga line waiting in the food queue beside...
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When a Jewish Thought Leader Flies the Flag for Christianity

By: Kristian Johnson When a Jewish thought-leader is championing the cause of Christianity, you know there’s got to be good reason.Dennis Prager, a nationally syndicated talk show host in America, in an interview with Australian former deputy John Anderson, flew...
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Seeing the Eternal in the Ephemeral: Can Sport Point us Towards God?

By: Aaron Johnstone When was the last time you simply sat back, embraced the moment and took it all in? For me it was over the weekend, seeing an annual tradition grow in significance and membership over the AFL Grand Final weekend.Every year, I pack the car, catch...
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Between Toxic Positivity and a ‘Deus Remotus’: Getting the Balance Right

By: Brian Harris Toxic positivity is a new buzz word which rightly laments the irritating habit of attributing something positive to everything that happens, the kind of “if life serves you lemons, make lemonade” mindset which undergirds most bumper...
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Getting Rid of the Cross

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez There are many people who try to get rid of the Cross, and in many different ways, and not all of them are atheists.Let me make it clear that I believe in a real God and a real devil. And I believe that God has brought salvation to the world...
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The Making of the Western Mind Goes Back to the Cross, Says Author

By: Kristian Johnson“To go almost on pilgrimages, to take the knee, to fill great civic centres, not just in the United States, but across the Western world. I would argue that there is nothing culturally given about this, it’s reflective of highly...
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Your False Self [Devotion]

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez One of the biggest struggles you will have in your own life will be against your false self. How can I be so confident in telling you this? Because it’s my biggest struggle too!In recent years, I’ve realised that the way I grew up,...
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How a Humble Western Sydney Pastor Got Canberra’s Attention On Religious Freedom

By: Akos BaloghSydney Anglican Minister Mark Tough does not see himself as a political animal. And yet, in 2019 he organised a 500-person rally in Western Sydney that discussed the issue of religious freedom. He was then invited to speak to then Shadow...
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Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?

By: Amy Cheng Talking about spirituality or religion outside of the church is often avoided, but there are surprising numbers of people who do want to talk about spirituality, God and even Jesus.According to research from McCrindle, more than half of Australians...
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Entertainment

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Movie Review

By: Michael Walsh In February 2018, Marvel Studios released Black Panther. It was the first superhero film with a predominantly black cast.Then this Marvel film launched a cultural phenomenon that culminated in the movie being the first superhero film nominated for...
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Aussie Short ‘The Moths Will Eat Them Up’ Goes Global with Anti-Violence Message

By: Laura Bennett It’s a sad reality, but many women understand the feeling of being watched when they’re walking alone and not feeling safe when travelling on public transport, having to be constantly aware of their surroundings.Australian filmmakers...
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Black Adam – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has some of the most iconic characters in the realm of superheroes. Yet, Warner Brothers continues to struggle with these legendary justice fighters. With each step forward, this team takes a few steps...
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‘The Chosen’ Season 3: Following Jesus Isn’t About Having an Easy Life

By: Laura Bennett Since The Chosen debuted in 2017 it has quickly gained a reputation for revolutionising both the method and style of faith-based storytelling.Funded by viewers and distributed through its own app and streaming platform, The...
Read More

It’s Worth the Ride as ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett Somehow when France and fashion combine the stage is set for dreams to come true, and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris knows it.Based on the 1958 book by Paul Gallico, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is about widowed English cleaner Ada Harris...
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Three Thousand Years of Longing [Movie Review]

By: Reel Dialogue Genies, or as stated in George Miller’s romantic fantasy, the Djinn, have been part of human folklore for centuries. And none more iconic than the genie of Aladdin’s lamp. But A. S. Byatt’s short story The Djinn in the...
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From Winnie to Wedding Bells: Where is Danica McKellar Now?

By: Sharon Fitness If you’re talking classic coming-of-age sitcoms, you’ve got to mention The Wonder Years, which ran from 1988 to 1993.The hilarious and often heart-wrenching show followed Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) and his best friend Paul (Josh...
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‘The Faith of Elvis’: Billy Stanley Recounts the Prayers of an Icon

By: Laura Bennett In the recent Elvis movie the life one of the most successful superstars was explored with Baz Luhrman giving it the glitzy Hollywood treatment only he can.As fans learned about the highs and lows of Elvis’ glamorous stage career, the...
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‘Lifemark’ Proves That Christian Cinema Can Deliver [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews Over the years, The Kendrick Brothers have established themselves as the benchmark for faith-based or Christian films.From Fireproof to War Room, these siblings have done all they can to lift the quality of this genre while keeping...
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Shane Jacobson Reveals What He’d Perform on Australia’s Got Talent

By: Steff Willis Shane Jacobson is one of the busiest actors and presenters in Australia.Best known for his work in Kenny the “Dunny Man”, he’s also an author, screen writer, producer and an ambassador for many worth charities and organisations....
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Lifestyle

Ranch Dressing – Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy Serve this tasty and easy-to-make, dairy-free Ranch Dressing drizzled over salads, Loaded Sweet Potatoes or wedges, as a dip for raw veggies or gluten-free chicken nuggets, as a spread in gluten-free burgers or wraps. You can basically put it on...
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Food Can Prompt Us Toward Godly Wonder, Says Writer Erin Davis

By: Laura Bennett At its most basic, our consumption of food is about nourishing our bodies and keeping them alive.We all know though the way we eat – and what we eat – can become far more complicated when they’re affected by unhealthy beliefs about...
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Need a Job? Top Tips for Job Hunting and Interviews

By: Georgia Free  With Year 12 end-of-year exams finishing, many Aussie school leavers will now be looking for work.NOVA Employment CEO Martin Wren shared with us his top tips for job hunting and interviews. He advises that you: Dress the part Be curious and ask...
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Understanding Generation Alpha

By: Mark McCrindle There is a growing generation that few people have heard of. Within 4 years they will outnumber the Baby Boomers, and many of them will live to see the 22nd Century. We’re talking about Generation Alpha, the children of Generation Y, and often...
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Three Reasons Why We Procrastinate (And How to Overcome it)

By: Andrew Laird We all have moments of procrastination. We live in a world marred by sin, so we all inevitably have to do things we don’t enjoy doing or find hard to do.Even so, many of us probably wish that we didn’t procrastinate so much! But before we...
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Why Sustainable, Ethical Fashion is Possible

By: Ben McEachen Incredibly, a Liam Neeson action movie inspired James Bartle to do something positive for the world.When James saw Taken in 2008, he wasn’t inspired to become a violent vigilante (like Neeson’s character).Instead, he was so...
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Todd Sampson Wants Us to Take a Good, Hard Look at the Internet’s Impact on Our Lives

By: Ben McEachen I love the ambition of Todd Sampson’s second season of documentary series Mirror Mirror.In short, advertising guru and Gruen mainstay Sampson takes on the internet.“This second season focuses on how the internet is...
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Faith has a Powerful Message for Mental Health Struggles

By: Amy Cheng Understanding that we are children of God, and the hope that brings us, can help us better manage and tackle mental health, a Sydney pastor has said.Chris Cipollone, who is also an author and speaker specialising in mental health, would like people to...
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Finding Hope Through Postnatal Depression

By: Georgia Free Mirette Abraham is an incredible woman – a wife, a mother of two daughters, and an oncologist in training. She spends every day walking with people through the hardest days of their lives.But Mirette also has some struggles of her own. She spoke...
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New Podcast Tells Australia’s Food History, One Ingredient at a Time

By: Amy Cheng From oysters and tomatoes to coffee and soybeans, a new podcast from Powerhouse explores how Australian food has changed over the years.The Culinary Archive Podcast, produced in collaboration with food journalist Lee Tran Lam, is a series of six...
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Parenting

Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead

By: Amy Cheng Parents are unknowingly hindering their child’s studying when they go into their rooms and ask how their study is going, a new survey has revealed – students also revealed the ways in which parents could be helpful in the lead up to exams.An...
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Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?

By: Sam Chan Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Is it to win? To become pros?No! They’re the wrong reasons that’ll make you a toxic parent on the sideline.So why make our kids play sport?It’s because we believe that sports is...
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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood

By: Annette Spurr Every mother, if she’s honest, will tell you that motherhood is both their greatest honour and hardest struggle.Loss of identity, parenting fails and search for purpose are just some of the issues mothers face every day.Mirette Abraham was just...
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Want Your Kids to Do Well in School? Send Them to Church First!

By: City Bible Forum For most of this year, my wife and I have been agonising over whether to send our first born, nearly 4-year-old son, to a public or an independent religious school. He’s an energetic child, with a strong appetite for learning and social...
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Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

By: Collett SmartFor parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Paul is my go-to expert on all things drug and...
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Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age

By: Mark McCrindle In the last two decades technology has advanced at lightning speed, and it can be challenging for all of us – no matter what generation we are a part of – to keep up.Especially since something we were once a little unsure of, perhaps...
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Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

By: Collett SmartFestivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. It is wonderful to be young! Encouragingly, it has been reported that teens today are making better choices with alcohol than...
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6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

By: Collett SmartThere is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties...
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The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartA shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects. Of course, we’ve known for many years about the importance of touch for the healthy physical and...
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

By: Collett Smart“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. It’s true! I really do love teenagers! Every year I get to spend a week in January...
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