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Action Against ‘Orphanage Tourism’
The Australian Government has signalled it will take action to prevent shonky overseas orphanages seeking support from Australian schools.
Best of the Web: Don’t Take Away Technology to Punish, Why Kids Arguing is Good, and Talking about Mental Health
Why you shouldn't use technology as a bargaining chip, loving a good argument, and conversations about mental health.
‘We finish with maturity and pride’
Forget 'muck up' day stories. At Christian College Geelong, Year 12 students are encouraged to 'finish with dignity'.
The power of curiosity
Diane Bourke explains how fostering curiosity in children will create a love of learning.
Best of the Web: Let girls be funny, and more…
The link between allowing girls to be funny and empowerment, single sex versus coed, and how to react when your child lies.
Carly’s Law: Saving Young Lives
After her daughter was murdered by an online predator, Sonya Ryan began a mission to protect other children, writes Shane Green.
Liar, Liar: How to help kids recognise fake news
Joanne Orlando offers some tips to help children navigate the confusing digital world of fake news.
What the Happiness Survey Tells Us About Young People and Sleep
The ABC's Happiness survey shows a clear link between the amount of sleep and child wellbeing.
Best of the Web: How to Talk to Teenagers, Schools Teaching Social Skills, and is Uni Really Worth It?
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.