‘Deep frustration’: Pollies lashed for prioritising votes over kids
The National Children’s Commissioner has slammed political leaders for nearly a decade of inaction on child safety, calling for a more ambitious response to the childcare crisis.
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The screen time of 300,000 kids was tracked. The results aren’t pretty
Parents are being urged to avoid using screens as a quick fix to combat toddler tantrums, with new research linking excessive screen time to increased rates of anxiety, depression and aggression.
Principals given power to suspend, expel pupils for acts outside school
Victorian principals will be given the authority to suspend or expel students caught assaulting, bullying or threatening other students or teachers outside of school hours, amid a crackdown on bad behaviour.
Victorian public school teachers are being attacked 150 times a day
A damning Auditor General’s report has detailed just how often teachers are being hit, bullied and attacked across the state’s public schools — and the problem has more than tripled over the past decade.
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‘Under surveillance’: The classroom apps spying on school students
Victorians schools are using edtech platforms to manage student behaviour, communicate with parents and monitor students’ online activity – but this is how some apps could threaten your child’s safety.
How your family can get $400 from the state government
Families with children in government schools can earn $400 per child for free next year, to spend on camps and sporting fees.
‘Soiling themselves, skipping school’: Kids addicted to Minecraft
Experts say there are warning signs to look for and ways to stop children developing a dangerous obsession with gaming. Read their tips for parents.
‘How my child’s past life helps me parent today’
Author and journalist Amy Molloy believes her son is a reincarnated healer from centuries ago – and shares how that helps her parent him today.
What every parent needs to know in wake of watching Adolescence
A gripping television series has parents across Australia questioning if we are doing enough to protect teens from harmful messages online. Read the expert advice.
‘Stressful’: Teen’s anxiety every time he steps into a classroom
Wilbur Groth went from a happy, energetic kid with lots of friends to nervous, anxious and struggling to attend school.
Education Minister slams ‘vile’ rape threat to Melbourne schoolgirl
Education Minister Ben Carroll has weighed into the sexual harassment scandal at Bundoora Secondary College, promising to help stamp out the vile behaviour.
Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’
Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.
‘Our daughter’s childhood ended when we gave her a phone’
Aalia begged and begged for a smartphone. Her parents gave in only to watch their child slip away so they decided to take screens out of the equation altogether.
Victorian academic results are down, but school fees are up
Academic levels in Victoria are declining. Yet, parents are still forking out thousands in school fees — more than almost every other state.
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