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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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As a clinical psychologist specialising in twins, this is is one of the most frequent questions I am asked.
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There have been disturbing reports of students making sexual moaning noises at teachers and other students. This includes students in both high school and primary school.
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Popular opinion extols the benefits of secluded study areas with conditions akin to preparing for battle. Yet, Mathilde has spent the bulk of the year studying elsewhere.
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Starting high school is a massive change for both you and your tween. How do you get them ready and help them through the ups and downs of Year 7?
Youth coach Claire Eaton and Maggie Dent share their practical tips for the weeks before they start, routines to keep them on track and handling the rough patches.
The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.
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A 17-year-old facing his senior year of high school wants to drop out. I want him to graduate. What do I do?
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The way Australia’s school system is structured is especially unfair on students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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New research suggests extra activities and help with homework have little effect – but it’s complicated, says academic Lee Elliot Major
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At this point of the school year, many Year 10 students begin to seriously think about what subjects they might pick for years 11 and 12.
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Imagine a private tutor that never gets tired, has access to massive amounts of data and is free for everyone. In 1966, Stanford philosophy professor Patrick Suppes did just that when he made this prediction: One day, computer technology would evolve so that “millions of schoolchildren” would have...
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Japan’s first e-sports high school thought it would turn out pro gamers. Instead, it attracted an unexpected demographic.
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Long the domain of secondary schools, mobile phones and smartwatches are becoming increasingly common in primary schools.
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School refusal is a growing concern among Victorian students, and can cause enormous stress for families. While the warning signs vary for each child, there are strategies parents and schools can use to get kids back in the classroom.
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There is a lot of pressure on the transition to ‘big school’. For parents, this raises the question of how best we can prepare our kids and ourselves for this time.
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A 2006 survey found Tasmania has the lowest level of adult literacy in the country; fed up with an education system that he feels is letting children down, one cattle farmer decided to take matters into his own hands.
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Teachers are increasingly copping abuse from parents and it’s undermining their desire to stay in the profession.
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What do I have to do to persuade my son to tell me something, anything about his day at school?
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The incidence of children refusing to go to school is on the rise. The stress that families experience reflects an education system under pressure
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Selective schools provide a ‘best of the best’ education in the public system, but can involve added stress for young people.
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Teachers are feeling stressed and disrespected, but they really love your kids. Here is their advice for parent-teacher relationships.
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To help their children through the difficult final years of high school, a number of parents - mainly mothers - are scaling back their work and making themselves more available at home.
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A Pew Research Center study looks at how teens and their parents have handled virtual learning and going back to class.
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May 1 is the day that many colleges require accepted students to declare whether they will attend the school. Even with colleges offering generous financial aid, many families will have to take out student loans, a decision that could result in decades of monthly debt payments.
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We studied an innovative mentorship program that pairs specialist music teachers with early childhood educators to bring quality music programs into schools.
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Looking for maths games and interactives for Year 6 students to use in the classroom? These popular resources deal with fractions, decimals, statistics, percentages, area, grids, probability, data analysis, symbols, time, measurement and much more.
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As a result of long remote learning periods due to COVID, many families have found they prefer this method over traditional school.