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Childcare worker shares red flags to watch out for in dodgy centres

This childcare worker has blown the lid off shocking industry-wide practices that put kids at risk, while revealing how parents can spot red flags and avoid dodgy centres.

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Being possessive doesn’t mean he cares: Schools need to teach Dating 101

Social media is full of advice about toxic relationships – but experts say schools must start teaching young women vital life lessons about ‘green flags’ as they start dating.

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Teenage Girl Visits Doctor's Office Suffering With Depression

Growing pains or serious illness? Health system is hurting our kids

A new report has found doctors are routinely dismissing chronic pain in kids as “normal”, forcing families to wait years for answers at the expense of their wellbeing.

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HSC students are being offered psychostimulant drugs like Ritalin for $2 a pill â as an underground economy of juvenile dealers swarm unsuspecting teens in lead up to exams. Art: Fuzz Hamzah

Hospitals sound alarm on teen black market ADHD drug overdoses

Increasing numbers of school students as young as 11 are ending up in hospital after deliberately overdosing on ADHD medications – and almost half aren’t prescribed the drugs.

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QCE cheat codes: Biology whiz kid’s tips for Year 12 exam

A Nudgee College alumnus who achieved the highest biology score in the state has offered his cheat codes for smashing science in the Year 12 exams.

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Revealed: Qld’s No.1 ranked student’s ultimate exam tips

He was Queensland’s highest-achieving student in 2020 and is now studying medicine: Now he’s tapped into his fount of knowledge to help students blitz QCE chemistry.

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Year 12 students from St MargaretÃs Anglican Girls School Lily Shann, Ruby Greenup, Gabriella Henzell, Holly Marchant are ready to go for their Exams. Pics Adam Head

QCE maths whiz’s simple tricks for the perfect exam score

A former student and now specialist tutor who aced his Year 12 maths exam has provided a masterclass on how students can achieve the perfect score.

DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 12, 2022. Cherrybrook Technology High School year 12 students at the end of their English exam on the first day of the HSC for 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Why an entire generation lacks English skills – and how to fix it

Don’t blame teachers or text-message culture – here’s why Australian students can’t grasp the basics of English, writes Paul Williams.

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What parents should do every day to get kids school ready

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.

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NAPLAN doing as much damage as the cane: Explosive new claims

A veteran high school teacher and author has warned that one day we’ll look back on NAPLAN and ATAR results, and our current “obsession” with data, with as much disdain as we now have for the cane.

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Happy kid Back to school. Child little girl with bag go to elementary school. Child of primary school. Pupil go study with backpack. Back View. Source: iStock

‘Ready for sex?’ Horror note found in eight-year-old’s bag

Parents have shared their horror stories as more and more young children’s behaviour is impacted by exposure to porn.

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HOLD SEE COURIER MAIL PIC DESK!Estelle Janser 8, Lachie King 8, Elliot Peel 4, Jackson Peel 6, and Jayla Lanser 11 at New Farm. Photo Lachie Millard.

Stress, mental trauma and the true impact of COVID on QLD kids

The new, wide-ranging report Growing Up in Queensland has revealed the true impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on children across the state.

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A pair of cute 5 year-old primary school children working hard on their studies in the classroom.

How to shop back to school on a budget

Parents can save hundreds across uniforms, stationery, books, bags and lunch boxes but it takes a little effort. Here’s what you need to do.

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Jessica and Trent Keavney with their three primary school children Hope, 9, Max, 8 and Ava, 11. About the cost Australian families to get their kids ready for school. Some research I will be adding to this story comes from Officeworks on their offers for parents / top selling items etc, and I asked them if they had any case studies who would be willing to talk about what they spend on school supplies.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Back to School item now costing parents $284 per child

Australian parents will be slugged with a price hike on Back to School items unless they find ways to save. This is what they can expect to pay.

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