Among educators and parents, the most often complained about age groups are toddlers and teens, report Marg Rogers and Margaret Sims Among educators and parents, the most often complained about age groups are toddlers and teens. Physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively, there are many similarities in...
As students return to school again, Julie Sonnemann looks at why small group tutoring can help students catch up with reading and maths More than four million students around Australia are back at school. While this will be a year of achievement and learning growth for...
How and what do we learn when we are scared? Asks Associate Professor Deborah Pino Pasternak Many of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling threatened by a family member, a teacher, or a boss. Terrifying experiences often get imprinted in our memory; remembering frightening events...
There’s a call for a new ‘behaviour curriculum’ in Australian schools, reports lecturer Russell Fox Earlier this month, a Senate inquiry recommended that Australian students get specific lessons on how to behave. Following concerns about increasing levels of disruptive behaviour in Australian schools at both primary and...
A practical, non-judgmental and honest guide to the first two years of a child’s life for a new generation of Australian parents, reviewed by Victoria Baker Going into the postpartum period as a first-time mum, I thought I was well-prepared. I had all the gear and...
Gen Muir looks at dealing with big emotions and challenging behaviour in kids in her new book 'Little People, Big Feelings' 1. Talk to your child as if they are already brave The way we talk to our kids about what they are doing makes a big...
When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, here are some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability. “Come on, let’s go!” It’s a scenario that many parents have experienced - armed with enthusiasm and a sales pitch, you attempt to...
Roberta Muir writes that this recipe is inspired by one in an old Gourmet Traveller magazine, and I make it with potato skins leftover from preparing gnocchi. Roasting the potatoes on a bed of rock salt and then passing them through a potato ricer ensures the...
When it comes to questions of parenting, Andrea Travers learns there are no right answers. "You’re better off having a natural childbirth; all this medical intervention is so unnecessary.” “Are you sure you want to keep being a vegetarian? What about the baby?” “Will you breastfeed?” When...
Philippa Macken writes about safety issues and how parents can help to keep their infants free from harm. Bringing a newborn home is an exciting milestone when parents leave the hospital with precious cargo and important responsibilities. The home and the car can feel like a...
