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Best of the Web: How to be a supportive adult in a child’s life, and more
Tips on how to be a child's favourite adult. What is the International Baccalaureate? And are you an 'orchid' or 'dandelion' parent?
Best of the Web: When your teen asks for non-alcoholic beer, and more
What to consider when your teen asks for a non-alcoholic beer or wine, self-care tips for parents from mental health experts and how to help young people with dyslexia.
Ideas to celebrate National Science Week 2023
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology - here are eight ideas to help you get involved.
5 reasons kids still need to learn handwriting
Handwriting is not just about forming letters, write Lucinda McKnight and Maria Nicholas. It also develops fine motor skills, helps with memory and even wellbeing – so AI has not made it redundant.
Best of the Web: The best musical instrument for your child, and more
Which musical instrument is best for your child, do sick days equal screen time, and a fierce new season of a podcast.
How to talk to kids about the cost-of-living crunch
Discussing financial realities with the children in your family? Rachael Sharman shares ways to do so without freaking them out.
Best of the Web: The unpredictability of bush kinder, and more
How bush kinder teaches children to be organised and prepared, an experiment in free-to-air TV, and the inappropriate games kids play.
Best of the Web: Expecting too much of grandparents, and more
How to navigate the grandparent relationship, why parents should stop trying to meet the expectations of others, and the many benefits of being a nurturing dad.
Parents speak out against the tax on learning
Parents of Independent schools are voicing their strong opposition to the Victorian Government imposing payroll tax on their schools, describing in a series of videos the impact it will have on their families and communities.