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New study: Bullying hurts learning
A long-term study tracking Melbourne school students has uncovered evidence that children bullied in primary school are being left behind in learning.
Best of the Web: Why children make the best teachers, improving students’ handwriting, and preparing children for the jobs of tomorrow
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Parents and Homework: Tips for Homework Harmony
Does tension build when you 'help' your child with homework? Lawrence J. Cohen suggests a better way.
Best of the Web: making smacking illegal, parenting a gifted child, and online predators using gaming apps
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Screen Time Dominates Young Lives: Poll
The findings of the latest Australian Child Health Poll show that screens now have a central place in many children's lives before they reach school.
‘Your teen is likely to lie to you’
Drug education expert Paul Dillon presented a seminar for Independent school parents in 2017 on teens and alcohol. Here he confronts the fact that parents have to be prepared for their child to sometimes do the wrong thing.
Best of the Web: Wonder Woman’s Lessons for Children, Talking About Terrorism, and Late Night Phone Use
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
High Stakes: The Dangers of Exposing Children to Gambling
A new study from Deakin University has uncovered a worrying impact on children exposed to poker machine gambling venues.
Best of the Web: the benefits of saying no, and more
Why parents should say 'no', how social media harms mental health, and encouraging kids to play junior sport.