It’s hard to escape the news right now. From global conflict to political tension, distressing headlines and confronting images are never more than a swipe away — for us, and increasingly, for our children. As parents, we’re walking a delicate line. We want our kids to...
A new anonymous survey is inviting teens to share what they really think about sex and consent education—giving parents fresh insight into what young people need to build safe, respectful relationships. A new national survey is asking Australian teenagers a simple but important question: is sex...
Australians buy billions of drink containers every year, but not all packaging is recycled equally. Understanding what happens after a can or bottle goes in the recycling bin can help families make small choices that reduce waste. Billions of drink containers every year Australians buy enormous numbers...
After a shocking bullying incident at a NSW school, annual behaviour contracts for students and parents are being proposed. But educators say paperwork alone won’t stop bullying — and the reality of monitoring and enforcing them may be more complicated. A disturbing bullying incident at a...
If you pack school lunchboxes for your children, writes Neha Lalchandani, you’ll know it can sometimes feel like a real slog. It needs to be easy to prepare, nutritious and something children will actually eat. On top of this, there is increasing awareness it should be friendly...
School breaks make up more than an hour of the school day. Should they be considered part of learning? Asks researcher Brendon Hyndman Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom – on lessons, tests and academic results. But students also spend significant...
When we think about jobs you can do from home, you may not immediately picture a school teacher, write researchers Fiona Longmuir and Tim Delany, Monash University. But as Victoria debates a new right to work from home, the state’s teachers are asking what this...
NAPLAN is being used by some schools as an entrance exam. This isn’t what it’s designed to do, reports Steven Lewis. School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the exam on Wednesday, there has also...
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has released its 2026 Notables list, highlighting the best Australian children’s books published in 2025. From picture books to teen fiction, these standout titles celebrate storytelling that inspires young readers. The annual Notables list is the longlist of standout...
I’m a drowning prevention researcher, writes Amy Peden, and my kid’s school swimming carnival shocked me. It is swimming carnival season in Australia. This typically means children from about Year 2 and up are asked to swim a distance of 50 metres or one length of...
