PollTechnology & Digital SafetySex education crusader’s new mission – explaining porn to kidsThe 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.
PollParentingI have six kids – and none of them have ever done homeworkThis Aussie mum doesn’t believe in homework – and has stuck to a strict ban for all six of her children, despite endless arguments with their teachers.
ParentingMum’s strict sleepover ban after shocking childhood experienceIt’s a rite of passage for kids but a growing group of parents are now banning their children from ever going on sleepovers – and for some, the reason is very personal.
ParentingRelationship expert on six ways you can be a better grandparentModern grandparenting is packed with pitfalls – and just giving a card for birthdays isn’t enough. Here are six simple tips to build a beautiful bond with your grandkids.
Advice10 questions to ask your child’s teacherIf 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.
AdviceWhy you shouldn’t teach your child to readParents 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.
AdviceTop student shares QCS test secretsThousands of Queensland Year 12 students will sit the QCS test for the final time this week, with one past top student sharing his secrets to success.
AdviceWhy your child should be a risk takerParents have such a skewed attitude to children’s play, risk takers are being labelled the naughty kids and clingy, fearful children are hailed as the good kids.
AdviceHow parents let down high school studentsIt 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”.
AdviceCould 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.
