The start of any new school year brings with it a mixture of nerves and excitement for most children. This year, Queensland families are also dealing with an added layer [ … ]
Category: Family
Year 12 external assessments: resources and information to help your child prepare
Term 4 exam season is just around the corner for our Year 12 students. Experts in learning and the teenage brain have lots of great advice for Year 12 parents [ … ]
June/July school holidays: some boredom-busting ideas and events!
Have the June/July school holidays snuck up on you? If you’re scrambling to fill the activity calendar, we’re here to help! Below are some ideas to cherry-pick, depending on your [ … ]
Transitioning from child to teen: a new guide for parents of daughters
Queensland journalist and author Madonna King, who delved into the psyche of teenage girls in her popular book ‘Being 14’, is gearing up to release a fascinating new handbook for parents [ … ]
Families having fun in isolation: a collection of tales to brighten your day
*photo credit: Maja Szumylo (http://www.emotionalphotography.com.au) COVID-19 has turned life upside down, and resulted in financial hardship for many families. But, amongst all the tough news, social distancing and difficult adjustments, there’s [ … ]
How to explain COVID-19 to children: a list of resources for parents
How we explain the current coronavirus situation to our children (and how we are heard discussing it within their earshot) will have a big impact on how they process the [ … ]
Suffering end-of-year burnout? Try some of these soothing family remedies
November and December are filled with lots of joyous family events: Christmas preparations, school celebrations and break up parties. But let’s be honest – this time of year is also [ … ]
Tired? New report reveals work-life conflict a very real dilemma for today’s parents
If you’re a time-poor working parent, you will hardly be surprised by the results of a new national survey which has found that 62 percent of working parents find it [ … ]
Podcasts for kids: an alternative to screens these holidays!
If you have a road trip planned these school holidays, or simply want to give your kids a break from their screens, podcasts offer great (educational!) entertainment for young listeners. [ … ]
Respect and courtesy: A healthy relationship with your child’s teacher can help you negotiate tricky moments when they arise
[This is the second story in our three-part series on Parent Engagement] Despite the convenience of digital communication, the benefits of traditional face-to-face contact shouldn’t be underestimated when it comes [ … ]