School boys’ new ‘obsession’ takes dark turn as influencers cash in
A grieving mother says other parents need to take note of the warning signs of a risky new “health” trend that social media is pushing on young boys.
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Cruel algorithms preyed on Ollie’s insecurities – with tragic results
A relentless diet of TikTok fitness videos turned Ollie Hughes from a cheerful kid to a tormented teen. Here his mum tells how the toxic trend “stripped him of joy and self-worth” until he lost the will to live.
‘Not just deal’: Psychologist’s unique way to help anxious teens
Psychologist Jodie Benveniste believes she can help teens as they navigate the emotional minefield of mental health, sharing how “it has helped me the most in my life”. Here’s how.
12yo’s confronting posts to ‘world’s most dangerous’ influencer
They’re too young to even shave but a former member of this notorious online group says these boys are easy pickings for toxic men pretending to help.
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Block TikTok: Kids film at school — even in the loo
School students are recording and uploading controversial TikTok videos during school hours, as cyber safety experts are telling parents to get their kids off the app.
The benefits of studying online
Online graduates enjoy similar employment outcomes to those who study on campus, but this type of learning is not for everyone. Here’s how to make it work.
Why you shouldn’t let celebrities read to your kids
Schools and parents have been warned not to let the rise of digital storytelling – where celebrities read kids’ books – replace the act of reading out loud to children
Degree of difficulty ‘good for students’
Students should be prepared to pick subjects they find challenging — because life is a challenge — and the skills they develop to cope will serve them longterm, says career mentor Michelle Gibbings.
Should your child start school early?
It’s the question many parents find themselves confronting: should they start their child at school early or hold them back? Now, we may finally have an answer, with one path showing increased confidence, resilience and a tendency towards economic success.
Four skills to master before school
Don’t be thrown by other parents boasting of their preschooler’s precocious abilities, these are the four key skills your child needs to have before school.
How to choose Year 12 subjects
Picking “easy” subjects in the hope of an high ATAR or keeping options open with a broad range of subjects could backfire on students, a career expert warns.
How internet addiction affects your child’s brain
New Australian research has shown the shocking lifelong effects of internet addiction on teenagers as they grow into adulthood. SEE HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR CHILD
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
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