Catholic School Parents Queensland

Having always done this with my three kids, I can honestly say these are such powerful words for children to hear wondered aloud and to learn to wonder themselves.

“I wonder what’s going on for your friend for them to have been so snappy today?”

“I wonder what that’s like for your teacher, to put so much thought and effort into how they can help you all learn, only to have some of the kids they’re trying so hard for deliberately ignore them?”

“We’ve noticed that particular customer here at the supermarket before… I wonder why they choose to behave in that way? I can only imagine that makes life harder for them, so what might that be about do you think?”

“I wonder what that’s like to move to a new school at this age, when lots of you are already settled into your friend groups? I wonder what you could do to help the days feel less hard for them as they find their people?”

“You’re such a kind human. It’s one of the gazillion things I love about you. But what you said back there wasn’t kind, so I'm wondering what that was about. What's up? And how can I help?”

I suspect the world would be a better place if we all did a little more wondering… ❤️

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All forms of Grooming including Sadistic Online Exploitation (SOE) and Online Radicalisation are included in every adult session I deliver as it is important that the awful topics are covered. There is a distinct lack of knowledge and understanding around this reality. It is still a 'not my kid', perception which understandable is not real. Educate yourself as being an active and involved participant in your child's online world is one of the very best protective factors. Please reach out for information about what I can offer your school or organisation.

The softest voice can say the firmest no. Warm boundaries aren’t a compromise - they’re the full picture. The limit and the love, held together.♥️