Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, shares strategies for making the most of weekends and holidays with your child when they’re at boarding school. Watch Justin’s video to find out what they are. … [Read more...]
Transitioning to Boarding School
Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, discusses the important topic of helping your child transition to boarding school. Key points include: Talking it through so they know the transition is comingVisiting the school with your child so they can familiarise themselves with the schoolGiving them a little bit of experience with time away from home Chatting with them … [Read more...]
Healthy Habits for Boarding School
Dr Justin Coulson answers the important question “what are some healthy habits that every student should know about before they start boarding school?”. He touches on sleep, diet, exercise, friendships, and practicing their spirituality when away from home. Watch Justin’s video to learn about the importance of each one. … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with your Child
Connection is critical for healthy relationships with our kids. But how do you maintain a strong relationship with your child when you’re physically apart? Dr Justin Coulson discusses some communication strategies, including: TextingEmailingSocial mediaOld-fashioned letters Watch Justin’s video to learn more. … [Read more...]
What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a boarding school?
Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, chats about the factors to consider when choosing a boarding school, in addition to friends, philosophy and fun which he mentioned in the last video. Other factors worth considering include: Class sizeYour child's strengthsPastoral care and wellbeing optionsLevel of supervisionDiscipline Watch Justin's video to … [Read more...]
