Advice you didn’t know you needed for starting kindy
After 30 years in the classroom, a teacher has expert tips for parents embarking on the kindergarten journey in 2025.
Parenting
My husband is obsessed with buying costly ‘big boy toys’
“He’s happy to spend most of our disposable income on things like $5k e-bikes.”
School ready, set, go!
Em and Leah share strategies for preparing your little one for their first big step into kindergarten, building independence to foster a love for learning, and making this transition smooth and exciting
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Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/page/196