Blazers? Bleugh. But it’s not just kids who prefer sporty uniforms
Most children prefer sports clothes to their formal school uniform but what do their parents and teachers think? Here are the surprising findings of a new survey.
Advice
Paw patrol: Top tips for naughty dogs and cats
Looking for ways to help a badly behaved dog or cat? Adelaide animal behaviour expert Dr Susan Hazel explores common pet problems and how to fix them.
Bad trainer! Why cruel pet control methods should be banned
Vets and animal welfare organisations are calling for unqualified pet trainers – and their cruel methods including choke chains and prong collars – to be banned in SA.
Can solar still pay your bill? See where your provider ranks
Solar has become so popular the grid struggles to cope, and now rules are changing. See how rooftop solar stacks up and where your power company ranks.
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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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