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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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There's no easy solution, and every kid's situation is different, but here are some resources that might help struggling families.
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Almost a million Australian schoolchildren now have a disability – that’s one in four enrolments. Parents, teachers and advocates say education is at crisis point
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Since COVID there has been an expansion in online options for school students. This includes individual classes and complete distance education.
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By constantly texting their kids at school, parents are unwittingly stymying their children’s educational potential and failing to launch independent adults into the world, writes Jill Filipovic.
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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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In new research, we spoke to parents who have children at special schools. They told us they value the individual support and smaller classrooms.
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Sports school academies are rising in popularity, offering an alternative to traditional education. But budding athletes have been warned of potential disappointment.
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Fifteen-year-old Florrie says she hated school so much it made her ill. She now attends an online school and works from the home office at the bottom of her garden - and says she’s finding it easier to focus on her studies.
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As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.
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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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School students can fall behind for many reasons. From missing school to learning difficulties and problems at home.
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The affect of Covid on our children has been huge. Your son needs to feel safe and be given time to catch up, says Phlippa Perry
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The research paints a murky picture, but perpetual hand-wringing says plenty about adult biases.
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The way Australia’s school system is structured is especially unfair on students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Music education wires children for learning. So with many schools currently trying to improve language and literacy levels, music educator and researcher Dr Anita Collins explains how learning music could be a vital key.
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Little kids make better philosophers than most adults. That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law a
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More parents can attend online interviews than before, but they also miss out on some in-person cues. Here’s how to get the most out of teacher time.
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One in five Australian children are not getting enough exercise. But research shows before-school exercise programs could be a solution to get more kids moving, with one Gold Coast school already leading the way.
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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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Too often schools and teachers are lumped with solving all of life’s ills. For a phone ban to be effective, parents must share some of the burden.
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Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person’s ability to solve mathematical problems. It can be seen in children as young as five.
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Japan’s first e-sports high school thought it would turn out pro gamers. Instead, it attracted an unexpected demographic.