If you’re a parent of a teen who is heading to 2019 Schoolies celebrations, there’s a wealth of information available online to help both of you prepare (it’s never too [ … ]
Category: Wellbeing
Your child’s safety online: fantastic new resources for parents
If you’re parenting in 2019, there’s a good chance that your child’s online safety is at the top of your list of worries. And if you’re like most parents, you’re [ … ]
The power of parents: children soar when parents get up close and personal with their learning
*This is part three of our special three-part series of Parent Engagement, featuring Dr Linda Willis.* Parents who take a keen interest in what their children are learning at school [ … ]
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. [ … ]
How to help your child do their best at school: more great resources available for parents
Free downloadable toolkits for parents – filled with lots of practical tips and suggestions for how to support their children as they navigate the school years – have been released [ … ]
‘Choose subjects that will stretch you’: Australia’s Chief Scientist imparts warm advice to a Year 10 student
Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has shared some warm-hearted career advice with a teenager worried about what subjects to study in Year 11 and 12. The student had written to [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Parent Engagement: Simple yet game-changing
[This is Story One in our special three-part series on Parent Engagement] ONE of Australia’s leading researchers on parent engagement says schools inviting parents to be part of their child’s [ … ]
Teens speak up: Four things your child wants you to do to help them cope with high school
We all want the best for our children. But when it comes to motivating and encouraging our teens to study hard, we don’t always say the right thing – or [ … ]
Breaking down barriers to engage dads in their child’s education
The simple acts of inviting dads in for a BBQ chat and giving students the tools to start a conversation with their parents about their school day, has had a [ … ]