Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
Ron Lach/ Pexels As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children […]
Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development
Lisa from Pexels/Pexels Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too
Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one
Phynart Studio/ Getty Images When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as
I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?
Suzanne Walstrom/ Getty Images Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations. Somewhere between the
Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?
dusanpetkovic/ Getty images People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere
‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Year 10’ – how to help first-in-family students graduate from uni
Each year, about 30% of new undergraduates in Australia are the first in their families to go to university. This
We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools
Hill Street Studios/ Getty Images Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90%
Are you worried about your preschoolers’ anxiety? Here’s how to help
New research on a group of Australian preschoolers suggests more than 40% are dealing with an anxiety disorder. The study,
Why are public schools asking parents to pay fees?
Pixdeluxe/ Getty Images At this time of the school year, many schools are asking families to pay fees. These are
Victorian teachers are on strike for the first time in 13 years – it’s about more than pay
Victorian public school teachers are walking off the job today. Tens of thousands of school staff, including support staff and
Some schools have stopped running camps as costs rise. What can we do instead?
Imgorthand/ Getty Images School camps have long been a rite of passage for many Australian students in both primary and
Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?
As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s