Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
Ron Lach/ Pexels As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children […]
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Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development
Lisa from Pexels/Pexels Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too
Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one
Phynart Studio/ Getty Images When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as
I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?
Suzanne Walstrom/ Getty Images Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations. Somewhere between the
Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?
dusanpetkovic/ Getty images People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere
‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Year 10’– how to help first-in-family students graduate from uni
Each year, about 30% of new undergraduates in Australia are the first in their families to go to university. This
We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools
Hill Street Studios/ Getty Images Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90%
Are you worried about your preschoolers’ anxiety? Here’s how to help
New research on a group of Australian preschoolers suggests more than 40% are dealing with an anxiety disorder. The study,
Why are public schools asking parents to pay fees?
Pixdeluxe/ Getty Images At this time of the school year, many schools are asking families to pay fees. These are