Clare Wishart finds the transition to school is harder for her than her son I remember the drive home from hospital six years ago with my newborn son. Suburbia looked so ordinary after my spiritual trip in the maternity ward. My euphoria at becoming a parent...
It’s not just children who get nervous about the first day of school. Nicki Letts speaks with parents who have not only been there, but survived – Here are their tips for getting through those first hazy-crazy days. “Don’t talk about how much you’ll miss your...
Dyslexia is a complex and much misunderstood condition, writes Karen Thomson. A number of experts refer to dyslexia not as a disability but rather an alternative way of thinking, or a ‘learning preference’. However, as reading and writing underpins most subjects taught in school, dyslexic children...
Michaela Fox learns about the serious side of fun in the pre-school years. Before my daughter turned two, she could recognise and recite every letter of the alphabet. “She’s gifted,” people would say. I wondered if they were right. She showed a natural inclination for learning, and...
For school or for work, we have found some 'OMG we want now' stationery picks that are sure to make kids, teens and adults go wow!...
64 percent of Aussie parents would prefer to drop their kids off in the car than have them walk to school....
Make lunchtime something to look forward to, with these simple and yummy sandwich ideas for your kids' school lunches or your work lunchbox....
Who wants some free, printable super-kawaii (cute) lunchbox notes and jokes? Perfect for popping in a Bento box. ...
Looking stylish doesn't need to take thought or time. Let's throw back to the house-dress era and stock up on an old faithful wardrobe staple - the casual yet super cool dress....
Now that the back-to-school rush is over, it's time to address your own uniform - how are you going in that department? We have some simple outfit hacks that will help you update your current wardrobe - without costing a heap....
