It's a mix of emotions – like excitement, nervousness, or uncertainty - in the lead-up to big changes, writes Shelley Lipshut The leap from primary to secondary school marks a profound milestone in a child's educational journey. It is a juncture teaming with anticipation and trepidation....
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children, writes Alison Poulton. That might make you wonder if people grow out of it as they reach adulthood. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves difficulties focusing attention (for study or work) and/or sitting still or...
Corey Bloomfield looks at how families can use the holidays to lay the groundwork for a more positive school year ahead. These long summer holidays may seem like an extra blessing to families dealing with a child who does not like school or refuses to go. But even...
Researcher Marg Rogers, looks closer at the report and also at why educators are leaving in droves The Productivity Commission has just released a major report as part of its inquiry into early childhood education and care. The draft recommendation that all children under five should...
Yes, childcare is costly, writes Ben Phillips but nowhere near as costly as recent reports suggest Childcare in Australia is generally regarded as expensive. And it’s true that prices charged by some centres, particularly long daycare centres, can be pretty steep, climbing to as much as A$200...
As summer holidays kick in, the beaches become a popular destination for families and friends. However, amidst the sun and sand, a silent danger lurks – rip currents. Recognizing the signs of these often underestimated hazards is crucial for ensuring a safe beach experience. In collaboration...
This month we are looking at some holiday reading for those eight years and over. Many kids this age are dreamers, who believe that we can all be forces for good, so these authors have worked hard to give more wonderful stories for them to...
A parent has aired her concerns about a trailer seen recently by her children and what followed. In this month's Talking Point, the Children and Media organisation addressed a parent's distressing experience with TV content and the challenges parents face in monitoring what their children watch....
Sarah Blunden, suggests you relax – having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won’t wreck your child’s sleep routine Sleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, learn, perform, be...
While ideas of family are changing, from Charles Dickens to Harry Potter, absent parents still endure in children’s literature, write Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan and Dr Jade Dillon Craig. The course of true (familial) love rarely runs smooth. Fairy tales may end with ‘happily ever after’,...
