"Transitions are important, but starting high school is unique due to students' cognitive and emotional changes. Starting high school can feel exciting and challenging, sometimes both at the same time!"

Dr Emma Woodward

"Children who spend more time with their fathers during adolescence tend to have better social skills and higher self-worth. Fathers need to get in there and be involved, even if they get pushed away. Being persistent and present is important."

Dr Joe Stammeijer

"Starting at a new school is a big deal! Your child is going to meet lots of new people and be thrown into new situations. That’s bound to make them feel lots of different emotions."

Laverne Antrobus

"For many Christmas is a wonderful day filled with family, friends, gifts, good food and good times. But for some people, the reality is often quite different due to increased loneliness and hardship."

Dr Emma Woodward