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  • Neurodivergence

    “I Don’t Want Them to Know”: Stigma and Neurodivergent Students

    When a diagnosis becomes a label in the classroom, fear of judgement can become a burden of its own. One 10-year-old’s story shows why supporting neurodivergent students means working with the whole school community, not only the individual child.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 03/10/2026

  • Neurodivergence

    ADHD Awareness Month: Different Brains, Real Strengths

    October is ADHD Awareness Month. Beyond the statistics, this article looks at the strengths that often come with ADHD — creativity, energy, hyperfocus and original thinking — and why ADHD can look very different from one young person to another, so schools need customised approaches rather than one-size-fits-all support.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 02/10/2026

  • Mental Health Literacy

    Reducing Stigma: Why It Decides Whether Young People Open Up

    Most young people who struggle stay silent not because no one is there, but because they fear what speaking up will cost them. This article explains how stigma keeps people quiet, what young people are listening for, and how adults and schools can make opening up feel safe and normal.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 26/09/2026

  • Parents

    How to Talk to a Teenager Who Won't Talk

    Shrugs, one-word answers and closed doors can leave parents feeling shut out. This article explains why teenagers go quiet and shares gentle, practical ways to keep connection alive, from side-by-side conversations to listening without rushing to fix.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 26/09/2026

  • Parents

    Teenage Withdrawal: When Should Parents Worry?

    Needing more privacy is a normal part of growing up, but some withdrawal is a sign that a young person is struggling. This article helps parents tell the difference, start a caring conversation and know when and where to seek support.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 24/09/2026

  • Parents

    How Social Media Affects Teenage Self-Worth

    Social media can be a place of connection and creativity, and a constant mirror that measures looks and popularity. This article explores how feeds shape teenage self-worth and offers conversation starters and small changes that help.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 22/09/2026

  • Neurodivergence

    Neurodivergence and Mental Health: What Schools Miss

    Neurodivergent students often experience distress in ways standard wellbeing guidance was never written for. This article looks at how anxiety and burnout show up differently, why the usual supportive conversation can misfire, and what schools can change so a shared mental health language includes every mind.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 19/08/2026

  • Mental Health Literacy

    Why Mental Health Literacy Matters in International Schools

    Mobility, multilingual communities and staff turnover make shared understanding harder to sustain in international schools. This article explains what mental health literacy is, why it matters here in particular, and how schools can build a common language across students, staff and families.

    Nick Praulins - 05/08/2026

  • Wellbeing and Mental Health

    The Missing Link in Student Wellbeing: Connecting Schools and Families

    Schools and families both work hard on student wellbeing, usually in parallel rather than together. This article looks at the gap young people fall into when home and school describe difficulty differently, and the practical steps that close it.

    Jacqueline Klemke - 05/08/2026

  • Mental Health

    Practical Self Care In School (Without the Guilt)

    Educators give so much of themselves to pupils that their own wellbeing often slips down the list. This article shows how Mental Health First Aid principles can help teachers embed simple, guilt-free self care practices into the school day.

    Nick Praulins - 28/08/2025

  • International Schools

    Mental Health First Aid: The Little Things Can Matter Most

    When a quiet new student started slipping through the cracks, it wasn't a big intervention that made the difference - it was one small conversation. Learning to recognise and respond to early signs of distress can change everything.

    Nick Praulins - 10/04/2025

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