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By: Amy Cheng
Parents are unknowingly hindering their child’s studying when they go into their rooms and ask how their study is going, a new survey has revealed – students also revealed the ways in which parents could be helpful in the lead up to exams. Continue reading “Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead”
By: Sam Chan
Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Continue reading “Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?”
By: Kristian Johnson
In his latest Conversations Interview, John Anderson is joined by Professor James Tooley for a fascinating conversation about the role of education in the modern age.
Continue reading “Unpacking The Parent-Teacher Tensions in the Education System”
By: Annette Spurr
Every mother, if she’s honest, will tell you that motherhood is both their greatest honour and hardest struggle. Continue reading “Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood”
By: City Bible Forum
For most of this year, my wife and I have been agonising over whether to send our first born, nearly 4-year-old son, to a public or an independent religious school. Continue reading “Want Your Kids to Do Well in School? Send Them to Church First!”
By: Collett Smart
“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. Continue reading “Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips”
By: Steff Willis, 96five
A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
Continue reading “Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids”
By: Katrina Roe
With kids returning to the classroom, there has been a lot of concern among parents and teachers about how schools will function in Term 1. Continue reading ““It’s Time to Put Children First” Says National Children’s Commissioner”
By: Laura Bennett
Melissa McCarthy is really having a moment. Between 2018’s Can You Ever Forgive Me? (for which she was Oscar nominated), Nine Perfect Strangers and now The Starling, Melissa’s proving comedians crossing over into drama can be a powerful exchange. Continue reading “‘The Starling’ Shows Us We Can Overcome Grief in Many Ways”
By: Laura Bennett
As the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families opting out of swimming lessons. Continue reading “Swim Australia CEO is Concerned Australians Families Are Opting Out of Swimming Lessons”