Michelle’s Blog

Why the Tween Years Are So Important with Jules Sebastian

Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family...

Raising Teenagers: The Questions Every Parent Wants Answered

Raising teenagers can feel like riding a rollercoaster — full of love, turbulence, confusion, and awe. As parents, we want to stay connected (like we were when they were little), we want to teach them the way of the world, and support our teens as they grow into...

Teen Party Season: What Parents Need to Know

The end of year party season creates a perfect storm of late nights, high pressure social gatherings and, for many teens, their first brush with alcohol or drugs. If you’re a parent, you may already feel your stomach tighten at the thought of unsupervised parties....

Where Do Babies Come From? Helping Kids Understand Their Bodies and Build Trust – A Podcast with Dr Jodi Richardson and Michelle Mitchell

Let’s be honest—talking to our kids about sex, puberty and where babies come from can bring up more anxiety for us than them. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by educator, author, and parenting expert Michelle Mitchell to guide parents through these...

A Teacher’s Morning Greeting Checklist

The Resilient Youth: State of the Nation Report 2024 (Australia) found that only 18% of primary and 16% of secondary students reported having a “ready to learn” mindset when they entered school. Ready to learn refers to having the mental clarity, emotional stability,...

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