The Understanding Collective

21/09/2026

My last few clients have contacted me because their kids are struggling at school, but here's where I did most of the heavy lifting.

Communication.

I believe EVERY bit of conflict or frustration can be solved with the right communication.

Finding out where you are, where you want to be and what's in between those points is how I have helped hundreds of people.... whether it's kids, parents, hubbies, wives, grandparents or educators to make changes in the way they see the world, communicate with it and move through it.

So, whether it's at home, at school or with the relationships around you, let me help you help your kids!

Be nice to your mum
Mick

18/09/2026

BUNBURY AND SW HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES.
I'm looking for people interested in helping me present an info session to the growing homeschool community.
PM if you'd be keen to share your experience, your tips or advice!

15/09/2026

I'm gonna pop down and say hello to these amazing people at Brain Spice Bunbury tomorrow.
If you're at your wits end with local schools, if you're kids are in need of something a bit more personalised or if you just want to know more about homeschooling, come on down 11am Wednesday 16th September !!

14/09/2026

The last few days have been a rollercoaster.
Up, UP, UUUPPP then down the back up again.

Fear is a s**t of a thing. It pulled the rug out from under me yesterday after the highs of the conference for on Saturday waata_inc

No need to go into details or name names, suffice to say, practicing what I preach pulled me out of a pretty hectic spiral.

If you've never heard of byron.katie or theworkofbyronkatie get googling now! It's simple, it's effective and it's an amazing way to make cracks in the armour that kids use when the world gets scary... even nearly 50yr old kids with thick skin and broad shoulders!!!

If you want to know more about my From Comfort to Courage workshop, message me now and I'll be there with bells on!!!

Be nice to your mum
Mick

12/09/2026

So... how bout this 🤯

Another damn good human - Mick Mackinlay who also works hard at the grassroots helping kids, families and schools.👏👏👏

12/09/2026

I left my six figure, permanent full time deputy principal job because I couldn't find the joy I needed.

Days like today made that decision so worthwhile.

I got a couple of little very cool trinkets to take home after presenting From Comfort to Courage, my new presentation aimed at giving school staff the skills to help those kids who are facing all the challenges that come with fear and uncertainty.

Having a good old natter with maggiedentauthor, finally meeting one of my favourite followers Kim and having a good laugh with an amazing audience really put the cherry on top.

I love helping people help their kids, whether that's the kids they made or the ones on their roll, so thank you to everyone at WAATA for having me, and especially Nicole for the inspiration.

If you would like me to come to your school, your community centre or your conference to share my new presentation or one of my other projects, Behaviour First Aid or Becoming a Kindy Kid, reach out, we'll nut out the details and I'll come and help you help your kids.

Be nice to your mum
Mick

03/09/2026

I bloody love this!! it's so important to remind kids how special they are, but what I love most about this is its what kids need to hear from themselves. Teaching kids to be kind to themselves first is so important!! We'll be ordering ours today Claire Eaton-Teen Coach•Author•Speaker

01/09/2026

My job brings me a lot of joy.
Unfortunately though, it usually starts by hearing some kind of bad news.

Here's the thing.

Schools are complex places, kids are complex people and parenting is a complex job.

So when you feel like no one's listening, I will
When you feel like you don't know what to do next, I can show you
And when you feel like it's all just too much, I'll share the load with you.

You're not alone.
Message me now and let me help you help your kids.
[email protected]

Be nice to your mum
Mick