Putting the pieces together: 10 ways jigsaws boost child development
The simple jigsaw helps kids with a long list of important development skills, writes Diane Bourke.
The Five Aspects of Emotional Intelligence: Motivation
In the third of her series on Emotional Intelligence, Brett Borbely examines the role motivation can play in managing our emotions.
Best of the Web: Maggie Dent on how to talk to kids about the news, and more…
How to talk to kids when the news is all gloomy, a touching reflection on watching your children grow up, and the case for sports uniforms every day.
Best of the Web: Vale Eric Carle, who gave us The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and more…
Watch Eric Carle read his much-loved children's book, how Pop It fidget toys are helping kids stay calm, and fewer kids attending kindergarten linked to falls in literacy and maths skills.
The five aspects of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
In the second in her series, Brett Borbely examines the role self-awareness and self-regulation can play in managing our emotions.
The students playing COVID catch-up
With the recent return to remote learning, Peter Hanlon examines the developmental impact 2020 had on particular groups of students.
Best of the Web: Ideas to help if you’re feeling ‘mum guilt’, and more…
Tips to help ease those feelings of 'mum guilt', why kids need a desk at home, and encouraging kids to cook and bake.
Parents – what’s important in choosing a school?
Take part in a national survey by Independent Schools Australia on what parents think is important when choosing a school.
How to help your tricky kid deal with peer pressure, from Andrew Fuller
If you missed Andrew Fuller's webinar on kids with tricky behaviours, here's an extract from his Tricky Behaviours book on helping kids navigate the tricky world of peer pressure.