Sugar hit: Calls to crack down on infant and baby foods
Baby foods labelled as “healthy” by companies when they contain more sugar than a chocolate bar are being targeted by SA health leaders.
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Triple support for final exams as experts share tips
As the Stanbridge triplets begin their final exams tilt, we’ve pulled together a must-read for every student tackling SACE exams – including top tips from experts who aced the SACE themselves.
How to nail the SACE psychology exam – from someone who did
A psychology student who got an ATAR of 96.75 gives her tips on how to tackle the SACE psychology exam.
SACE 2023: All the elements to nail the chemistry exam
An award-winning scientific researcher gives her expert tips on how to achieve the best results in the year 12 SACE chemistry exam.
Two sheets of paper critical for the specialist maths exam
A maths whiz who got an ATAR of 99.5 offers expert advice on how to achieve the best results in specialist mathematics – including what to write down and bring in.
SACE 2023: Expert reveals one vital trick before physics exam
There is a crucial task every physics student must complete before they take the SACE written examination next week, explains an expert tutor.
SACE 2023: What not to do in your English Literary Studies exam
An experienced teacher and private tutor gives her expert tips on how students can nail the English Literary Studies exam – and the one thing not to do.
SACE 2023: Essential Maths hacks you need to take note of
A maths whiz who achieved an ATAR score of 99.95 provides a vital tip to year 12 students getting ready to sit their Essential Mathematics exam.
SACE 2023: Your expert guide to the written maths exams
Thousands of Year 12 students are cramming for their written SACE exams. An expert tutor and the managing director of Tutors SA, the leading tutoring institute in Adelaide gives his tips on how to achieve the best results in General Mathematics and Mathematical Methods.
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Kids footy faces call for big change after scary warning
Youngster are returning to the field too soon after head knocks, experts warn, amid new research on the frightening reality of concussions at all levels of sport.
The ‘calm’ school helping kids overcome trauma
Meet the South Australian principal who changed her entire school’s culture to strive for regulated and calm students. And the results are remarkable.
SA’s mobile phone ban in schools – what you need to know
Get the lowdown on what the new mobile phone policy means for South Australian students and their families
Why starting kids in sport too young can backfire
Eager parents are signing kids as young as three up for sports programs – but is it doing more harm than good? New research reveals it could be. Have your say.
Gamers turn gamblers: Which video games put kids at risk
One in 10 young people aged 18 to 19 now display “some risk of gambling harm”, with certain types of popular video games somewhat to blame. Here’s what to look out for.
Revealed: Simple advice that could save your life
New Uni SA research has uncovered the simple activity you can perform daily to help prevent premature death – and it’s not exercise.
Victorian schools named in shock school bullying trend
School bullies are using a much-loved book series to humiliate vulnerable students. Here’s how to protect your child.
Finding faults: Quake alert for major shopping strips
Experts predict Adelaide will experience a huge earthquake in the future – these are the public places you don’t want to be.
Why garbage trucks are going up in flames on our streets
Roughly once a month, a suburban garbage truck is going up in flames. Find out what’s causing the bin blazes and why ‘hot loads’ get dumped in our streets.
Could SA be kissing the 9-3 school day goodbye?
The 9am to 3pm school day is set to be overhauled in NSW, with SA poised to follow suit. So how could we do it?
What parents should do every day to get kids school ready
Experts have revealed the simple things parents can do to get their children school ready, as a new report reveals which kids fall behind.
Parents just not lining their kids up for Covid vax
Despite pleas from authorities, Covid vaccination rates for children remain sluggish – and 54,000 South Australian children have contracted the virus.
Does your child want to join a gang?
As gang violence becomes more prevalent around the Adelaide CBD and inner suburbs, experts have tipped some key points for parents to tell if your kids want to join a gang.
SA students stay masked – while interstate, they’re free
Masks will stay for SA secondary students and staff – even though other states have dropped them – but the Premier has for the first time hinted when they may go.
Listed: SA’s most expensive private schools
How has the pandemic affected tuition fees at SA’s top private schools? Here’s what parents are paying this year – and there’s a big change near the top of the list.
Learning instruments should be fun, not torture
Teachers have been sending children home with recorders for decades in the hope that it will get them interested in music. But for parents, it can feel like more pain than it’s worth.
Why schoolkids are rejecting Shakespeare
A poll has found students don’t consider Shakespeare’s works relevant. Which begs the question: should they be dropped from the Australian school curriculum? VOTE, HAVE YOUR SAY
Five ways to get an edge after uni
University graduates need to find ways to stand out from the crowd as they move into the job market — and it can be as simple as saying “yes”.
How to pick the right school for your child
Location, values and affordability — there are many factors to weigh up when trying to find the appropriate school for your child. Parenting expert Dr Judith Locke shares her tips to help you make the ideal choice.
Disturbing reality of teen ‘banter’ exposed
Kids are telling each other to commit suicide, wishing murder upon others or telling them to drown, a disturbing Flinders study reveals. But it’s far from harmless ribbing.
High school survival guide for parents
Nerves, new uniforms and “nude lunches” – starting Year 7 is a steep learning curve, and that’s just for the parents. Here are our top tips for how to make the transition easier for you and your child.
Young Australians struggling with loneliness
Almost half of young people feel like they sometimes or always have no one to turn to, but in situations like starting uni it’s important to know they are not alone — and how to reach out.
Survival guide for Year 12 exam study
Hit the books without hitting the wall, with expert advice on planning your study, combating stress and staying focused on your learning and goals.
Parents hijacking school phone bans
Pushy parents who demand around-the-clock access to their children have found a “ridiculous” way to get around school phone bans.
Brain food: What Year 12s should be eating
The right food can help students make the most of their prep for final exams — and sugary snacks don’t cut it. Here’s the dietitians’ guide to successful study and what to eat on the day of a test.
Careful steps needed on teen career path
Parents can have a strong influence on high school pupils’ study and career plans, but it’s not as easy as encouraging them to “follow their dreams”.
10 questions to ask your child’s teacher
If your experience of parent teacher interviews is akin to a stressful speed date you could be missing out on important information about your child. Here’s how to find out everything you really need to know.
Why you shouldn’t teach your child to read
Parents who want to help their children to read and foster a lifelong love of books need to forget about teaching and instead focus on fun and family time, say experts.
How parents let down high school students
It might feel like you’re helping, but there’s a common trap parents are falling into that Australian researchers say is a “barrier to success”.
Could you face going back to school?
The other students are half your age and you haven’t opened a text book in forever. Think you could brave going back to the world of study years after you finish high school? Here’s advice from those who’ve successfully managed it.
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