What every parent should know about bullying

As the new school year unfolds, many parents are grappling with the spectre of bullying threatening their children. Indeed, with ...
Darren Grant
Understanding violence

What happens when you grow up learning violence is the way to handle conflict?

As a young boy, Aidan Phelan was relentlessly bullied. His father, who had been involved with violent gangs in Melbourne’s ...
Darren Grant
Understanding violence

The secret to defusing arguments? Try this simple technique!

Breathing is something we do around 22,000 times a day. With that much practice, you’d think we’d all be experts ...
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Darren Grant
Changing behaviour

Does walking away from a fight make you weak?

Fight or walk away? Making the decision to walk away will always be the primary solution in avoiding a potentially violent situation.
Darren Grant
Changing behaviour

How do we stem the rise of classroom violence?

The rising violence in Australian schools is a complex issue with no easy solution. However, addressing the root causes—such as societal shifts, the influence of social media, and the breakdown of respect - are critical first steps.
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Kids’ sports crisis: The rise of sideline abuse

Every Saturday morning, kids across Australia head to their local sports grounds, ready for a day of fun.
kids sport crisis: why sideline abuse is on the rise
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Shattered lives: The surprising damage of a single punch

"You know, I got right in his face and just gave him a kiss and said: 'Dad's here.
Darren Grant
Understanding violence

Building emotional skills in kids: How to raise peacemakers

Changing attitudes to social violence means starting education early, when children’s behaviours are only just forming.
two parents with two young children
Darren Grant
Psychology and emotions

The conversation that could save your child’s life

Teaching our children to handle anger and confrontations is crucial.  It could literally save lives – maybe theirs, maybe someone ...
Darren Grant
Changing behaviour

Victoria’s flawed Coward Punch laws need to be overhauled 

The Pat Cronin Foundation's push to fix Victoria's flawed Coward Punch laws is louder than ever, fuelled by major media coverage.
Darren Grant
Culture and society
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