Avoiding the post-year 12 blues

Young people can struggle after leaving the comfort of school routines and slump after the stress of Year 12 exams, so here are some research-informed strategies to help support them as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

True grit

It’s no surprise that children who are given few boundaries and endless praise at home and school tend to lack the resilience they need when faced with life’s tough challenges, so how can we help them develop the resilience they’ll need in later life?