The Joey67 Blog
Honest, parent-first writing on OC, NAPLAN, Selective, study habits and how Australian kids actually learn best.
Why Your Reluctant Reader Isn't Broken: He's Just Reading the Wrong Books
If your Year 1-3 boy can read fine but won't pick up a book for fun, the fix is rarely more pressure - it's the right book.
10 July 2026
Should your Year 4 or 5 child be prepping for Selective right now?
The answer depends on which type of child you have — and most parents are asking the wrong question when they ask how early to start.
29 June 2026
OC Test Anxiety: What to Say (and Stop Saying) Four Weeks Out
When your child is anxious about the OC test and your reassurances aren't landing, here's what actually helps — and what makes it worse.
16 June 2026
The Week Before the OC Test: 6 Things Parents Do That Backfire
Most of the damage in the final week before the OC test is done by well-meaning parents who shift into overdrive — here is what to stop, and what to do instead.
15 June 2026
Five Final-Month OC Mistakes That Undo Months of Prep (2026)
Five common mistakes that undo months of OC prep in the final stretch — and what to do when you're five weeks out from the July test.
8 June 2026
Why Your Child Suddenly Refuses to Study — a June Diagnosis for OC Parents 2026
If your child was engaged in April and is now shutting down every session, the resistance is telling you something specific — here's a three-question diagnosis.
6 June 2026
Why Your Child Won't Study: The Three Root Causes (and How to Tell Them Apart)
Study resistance isn't one problem — it's three, and the fix for avoidance makes anxiety worse.
1 June 2026
Should You Even Prep Your Child for OC? A Framework for the Decision That Keeps You Up at Night
If you've started OC prep but lie awake wondering whether you're pushing too hard, this decision framework helps you figure out which path is actually right for your child.
23 May 2026