Kaz Cooke: To be a parent, you have to jump In
Best-selling author and cartoonist Kaz Cooke’s new book is a ‘real’ guide for girls 8-12 on navigating the pre-teen years. She also has some good advice for parents, writes Shane Green.
Conquering the fear of failure
Parents have a vital role in encouraging their children to have a go and not to be afraid of failure, says Dr Heather Schnagl, Principal of Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School.
Welcome to secondary school: A guide to surviving and thriving
Is your child starting secondary school? Andrew Fuller has some great advice for them on how to make the most of the next step on the education ladder.
The arts are what it’s all about
Independent Schools Victoria this week launched its Arts Learning Festival, a celebration of the arts next May for all students, teachers, families and the wider community.
Connecting to country
As part of a continuing series, The Parents Website celebrates the great community work by Independent school students and staff.
Solving the problem: Making maths cool
Can parents turn their children off studying maths? A new campaign is attempting to change the negative narrative, writes Shane Green.
When your children bring you their pain
How do you react when your child feels hurt or wronged? Lawrence J. Cohen offers some strategies for parents.
It’s only natural
Author Richard Louv, who coined the term nature-deficit disorder, talks to The Parents Website about why families benefit from a nature-rich life.
The best ways to praise your child
You can develop 'growth mindset' in your child by giving the right kind of feedback, writes Bill Lucas from Victoria University.