The best type of student motivation, and how to encourage it
Shane Green
What's the best – and worst – kind of motivation for your child to learn? Shane Green reports on new research that uncovers the answers.
Starting School: 10 tips for you and your child
Starting school can create excitement and uncertainty – for both children and parents. Natalie Moutafis asked our experts for tips for a more enjoyable and relaxed transition, before the first day arrives.
Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child
As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.
Back to the classroom: Ideas to help kids adjust after lockdown
Some students might need extra support returning to the classroom after lockdown. Penny Van Bergen and Erin Mackenzie offer five tips for parents to help their children adjust.
Andrew Fuller: How to survive and thrive in tests and exams
Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller provides strategies for students to cope with exam anxiety and perform at their best, in one of his most popular articles on The Parents Website.
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Best of the Web: How to win back your kids, and more
The best-selling guide to reconnecting with your children, the concerning impact of kids missing PE during lockdown, and the teenage 'pianola man' bringing joy.
Keeping our kids safe: Day for Daniel
Day for Daniel honours the memory of young Daniel Morcombe, abducted and tragically murdered in 2003. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation tells us about its work promoting child safety, and how parents can get involved.
World Teachers’ Day: 10 easy ways to say thanks
Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. World Teachers' Day is the day when children and parents can show their appreciation.
Governor’s message of support for our VCE students and teachers
Victoria’s Governor, Her Excellency The Honourable Linda Dessau, pays tribute to our VCE students, their teachers and families in a special video message.
Why school libraries matter more than ever
In the digital age when information is everywhere, Michael Broadstock discovers school libraries are more important for students than ever, in this interview with Susan La Marca, from the School Library Association of Victoria.
Best of the Web: Tips for parenting teens on screens, and more
Useful ideas to mange your teen's screen time, Lego removing gender stereotypes, and expert advice to help maintain children's mental health.
5 micro-habits to be a better parent, from Michael Grose
When it comes to parenting, it's the little things that count, writes leading parenting educator Michael Grose.