Friendship challenges are a normal part of childhood, but they can often feel bigger than they really are. What looks like a “fallout” is usually children trying to navigate strong feelings and work through a situation as best they can, while their social and emotional skills are still developing.

The Resilient Thinking Unit within the Get GRIT Program develops students’ capacity to persevere through setbacks, manage frustration, and respond to challenges with greater optimism, flexibility, and emotional strength.

Resilient thinking is a unique term to the Get GRIT Program and is defined as ...

For decades, people believed that success could be measured by intelligence—a single IQ score that labeled you as smart or not.

The glory day of the IQ test began in World War I—over two million American men were sorted using pen-and-paper IQ tests (Goleman, 1996). These tests were developed by Lew...

Children today face many challenges. Between schoolwork, friendships, extracurricular activities, and the everyday ups and downs of growing up, it’s normal for kids to feel stressed, frustrated, or anxious at times. Helping children manage their thoughts, regulate their emotions, and respond positiv...

I came across this message – see photo above – painted on the wall of a small Brisbane school. It stayed with me long after I left and made me think – what if we measured success not by who is the smartest, the fastest, or who has the most awards, but by how kind someone is?

Imagine a world where w...

Yesterday, Ros Thomas from The Australian published a confronting piece, The Kids Are Not Alright, which revealed what many of us working in mental health have known for years: smartphones and social media are causing profound harm to young people.

Over nine months, The Australian interviewed child...

In today’s tech-saturated world, our children are growing up under a digital sky. While technology can be a powerful tool, more and more experts are warning: handing a smartphone to a child is like handing over a loaded gun—it’s powerful, addictive, and dangerous in the wrong hands.

It may sound dr...

Disappointment is a part of life—and for children, sport and play are often the first places they encounter it. Whether it’s losing a game, missing a goal, not being picked for a team, or feeling left out during playtime, these moments can feel overwhelming. But with the right support, they can beco...

Conflict is a normal part of growing up, but without the right tools, it can lead to hurt feelings, broken friendships, and classroom disruption. That’s why conflict resolution is a key focus in the Get GRIT Program, a whole school program that strengthens students’ social and emotional learning ski...

In the Get GRIT Program, one of our core focuses is mindset—how our thoughts shape our emotions, behaviours, and ultimately our success. Mindset plays a crucial role in everything from handling challenges to building resilience, and it’s at the heart of developing grit. But how can we help studen...

In today’s fast-paced world, empathy is more important than ever. It’s the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person—and it plays a vital role in building strong friendships, resolving conflicts, and creating inclusive, compassionate communities. That’s why teaching empathy is a...

Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the TV series Adolescence—a show that offers a raw and honest look into the lives of today's teenagers. It shines a spotlight on how technology, particularly smartphones and social media, are shaping not only adolescent behaviour but also their emotional and ...