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I was emotionally crippled by cruel school bullies – now I’m a federal MP

With raw and powerful honesty, new federal MP Claire Clutterham tells how being relentlessly bullied in the schoolyard shaped her determination to stand up for others.

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Fakebook kids: Social media giant harvests your child’s photos to train AI

Your innocent family photos may be being used to train Facebook’s artificial intelligence app to create AI deepfakes. Here’s how to stop it happening.

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10 things your child needs to hear (and it’s not ‘clean your room’)

It’s all too easy for parent-child conversations to fall into an unhealthy pattern of nagging – education guru Gavin McCormack says you need to be telling your kids this instead.

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Sex education crusader’s new mission – explaining porn to kids

The average Aussie child is just 11 when they’re first exposed to pornography. That’s why Chanel Contos is on a mission to introduce “porn literacy” into the national curriculum.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sunday Mail: apprentice Brandon Marcinkowski Matt Neave and apprentice Bradley Weyman . A new survey of about 1000 tradies has found 75 per cent of tradies feel their school didnÕt support them in doing a trade. We are after some pics of experienced tradie Matt Neave with one of his apprentices, who will be talking about their experiences in the story. Pic Jamie Hanson

Schoolkids not given the right tools

Schools aren’t doing enough to push traditional trades as a viable career option, a new industry survey has found.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why is religious instruction still a thing?

With fewer Australians than ever identifying as Christian, the battle is on to oust religious instruction from the classroom. JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

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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”.

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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.

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