How to get kids to practise a musical instrument without nagging
When it comes to getting children to practise a musical instrument, nagging won't get you anywhere. Timothy McKenry gives parents practical tips to encourage young musicians.
Best of the Web: Raising Happy Kids in the Digital Age, Why Kids should Talk Back, and Parenting with MND
Why getting kids outside matters more than ever, encouraging conversations between adults and children, and parenting with MND.
Surviving Teenagers: A Parent’s Guide
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's book Surviving Adolescents has just been updated, with adolescent health expert Elly Robinson. We speak to her about the challenges teenagers are facing, and what parents can do to help.
Celebrating the Arts in Education
We opened our Annual Student Art Exhibition and launched the Schools' Program for our next Arts Learning Festival.
Best of the Web: School Funding Alarm, Forget ‘Find your Passion’, and Why Kids Need to Know the World of Work
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Andrew Fuller’s Tips on How to Study and Increase Your Marks
With the exam season approaching, here's some great advice on how to get the most out of your study time, in this repost of Andrew Fuller's popular article.
Chief Scientist: What Our Children Need to Know
Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel makes the case for teaching children subject content - concepts, facts and principles - and not just generic soft skills.
Best of the Web: Helping School Refusers, Let your Kids Fail, and Why Lying is Normal
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
School Starting Age: Questions Parents can Ask
The 'right' age to start school varies for each child, writes Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn. What happens at the school when a child gets there is more important.