Artificial intelligence is becoming part of children's everyday lives. But where should parents begin? Education researcher Dr Beth Chapman shares five ways to help families explore AI safely and sensibly....
A family trip to the shopping centre is an everyday outing, but there's one safety hazard parents may overlook: children's footwear on escalators....
For some children, reading isn't just difficult – it can become a source of worry and embarrassment. New research suggests that struggles with reading in primary school may trigger anxiety that follows children into their later school years....
Choosing a high school can seem enormous. How do you know if one is right for your child? Across Australia, reports Tania Leach, Year 6 families are doing the rounds of high school open nights, information evenings and tours. Perhaps in your area, you don’t get...
From pretend shops to saving for something special, Gemma Beames shares five simple ways to help primary school children learn about money – without lectures, spreadsheets or expensive apps....
By the time children are around 12 years old, writes Michelle Andrews Luke, many will begin to ask if they can go out to the local park, playground or shops to spend time with their friends without adult supervision....
For some Autistic fathers, becoming a parent brings a new understanding of themselves. Australian research also suggests many feel overlooked by the services supporting families....
One mother's decision to give her young son a little independence ended in a criminal conviction. Her story raises a question many parents face: when is a child old enough to venture out alone?...
Young Australian musicians and singers have the chance to take part in an international music competition — without having to travel overseas....
The challenge for education is not to erect an artificial barrier between culture deemed worthy and culture deemed popular. It is to give students the skills to recognise the difference between simply consuming something and understanding it....
