Educators and government have long talked about 21st Century learning, but COVID-19 presents an opportunity to reevaluate our attitudes to modern education - right here, right now reports Brendan Hitchens, Asia Education Foundation, University of Melbourne. “We will lose many things in the course of fighting...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. For health and wellbeing during physical distancing, children need a sense of security, healthy eating, physical activity, good sleep, play and quiet time. You need these things too. A good way to make...
Everyday battles to get your child to co-operate...
Baby-ing (and parenting!) is hard work. And there’s no denying that it can play havoc with your ability to function. We at Childmags know that you know there are great apps out there, ones that will legitimately make your life easier and more fun. But...
Struggling to keep up the interest in home schooling your kids? You are not alone! Even Schools struggle to cover all content in the Australian Curriculum under normal circumstances. Instead of engaging a cleaner your might feel less stressed with a home tutor during these COVID-19...
Separated parents feel both the joys and stressors of parenting. Extra pressures and stresses such as those associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic can be hard to manage and cause anxiety in both parents and children. These TOP TEN suggestions can help separated parents work through this difficult time. ...
Working memory in early childhood is a key to learning, reports Chelsea Harry, especially if you are at homeschooling. Do you have a child who forgets what you just told them? Perhaps you asked them to get a book from their room and they started playing...
Dear parents and carers, We are all living in extraordinary times, dealing with changes in the way we interact and live. Even if your health has not been directly impacted by COVID-19, the physical restrictions, emotional stresses and financial pressure may be making it difficult to cope...
“How to home school” has been trending on Google for the past few weeks as more and more children stay home from school because of COVID-19. So, what is homeschooling ask Rebecca Englishand Karleen Gribble and is this what parents whose children are learning from...
At Yale there has been a huge increase for a FREE online course in well-being. Especially relevant with the current uncertainty being experienced by many around the world The Yale class, Psyc 157, 'Psychology and the Good Life,' is taught by Psychology Professor Laurie Santos. Nearly...
