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Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.
The Power of Routine: How to End the End-of-Day Frenzy
A predictable structure can help families gain quality time and reduce the end-of-day frenzy, writes Heather Miller.
The one thing that will define your life
Louka Parry has a personal mantra: control your tech, or it will control you.
Best of the Web: Celebrating the gap year, and more
Why gap years are good, school report talks, and being a kindness role model for your child.
The Birthday Effect: Making Sure a Birth Date doesn’t Disadvantage Children
Children who are older than their peers in school tend to do better. How can we mitigate the Birthday Effect? By Lionel Page, Dipanwita Sarkar and Juliana Silva Goncalves.
Art Smarts: Tips for connecting kids to the world of art
Having conquered the National Gallery of Victoria, Diane Bourke recently took her grandsons to Mona in Tasmania. In this first of a two-part series, she explains how she connects art and young minds.
Best of the Web: Teens Who Don’t Read Books, and more…
Concern over teenagers reading less, imagine a family life without devices, amd how to teach kids what news to trust.
Community Connections – Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
Students at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School are donating their lunchtimes to help those in need.
Best of the Web: Supporting Teens Finishing High School, and more…
Support for teenagers finishing high school, don't use food to reward, encouraging forgiveness, and making friends.