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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.
My Tiny Human: Techy Toddler
In her latest My Tiny Human parenting blog, Natalie Moutafis wrestles with a digital age issue - children and screen time.
Best of the Web: Happy Kids do Chores, and more…
Why happy kids do chores, worried my daughter is just like me, boys need friendships, and giving VET an image-makeover.
Top Tips for Learner Drivers and their Parents
Teaching your teenager to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience for all involved. We asked the experts at the RACV for their best advice. By Mark O'Brien.
Best of the Web: How Smartphones can Help Learning, the Mysteries of Kids’ Behaviour, the Myth of Teen Anxiety, and Calls to Ban Smacking
Learning using a smartphone, kids' behaviour explained, and the Big Myth about teen anxiety.
How to Raise a Thriving Child
Parents want the best for their children, but are we over-managing their lives? A new book just published in Australia argues that we need to give kids a sense of control. Read this extract from The Thriving Child.