‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Families with children in government schools can earn $400 per child for free next year, to spend on camps and sporting fees.
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.
Author and journalist Amy Molloy believes her son is a reincarnated healer from centuries ago – and shares how that helps her parent him today.
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.
Wilbur Groth went from a happy, energetic kid with lots of friends to nervous, anxious and struggling to attend school.
Education Minister Ben Carroll has weighed into the sexual harassment scandal at Bundoora Secondary College, promising to help stamp out the vile behaviour.
Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.
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.
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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