How tech is turning your teen into a toddler
Internet addiction is damaging our teens brains and leaving them with a legacy of lifelong emotional problems, a world-first study has revealed.
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Ask The Expert: Your education questions answered
Routine and rewards can help children stay on task and engaged as they learn from home, says Karen Green, but remember you are you are their parent not their teacher and “they are very different relationships”.
‘It’s not easy’: Realistic homeschool guide for Sydney parents
For many parents facing precarious employment and finances, home schooling their kids while trying to hold on to a job is an exhaustive reality. So what’s actually possible? Follow our expert tips.
What Year 7 students are most afraid of
There’s a lot for Year 7 students to take in during the first few months of starting high school. And now there’s a rising issue that is affecting their mental health.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best thing for your kids these holidays
Packing two weeks with activities to keep your kids occupied during the school holidays can be quite the task but there’s one thing you should keep in mind when making plans.
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.
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.
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