Development

It’s normal for a child to cheat, but it can pose problems when the stakes get higher, says Professor Penny Van Bergen. Read her tips on how to discourage kids from cheating.

Research shows that repeating school is usually not a good idea, says Dr Sarah Jefferson, so what can you do if your child is struggling?

Our brains develop throughout our lives, but there are two incredible bursts of growth when we are young. We can help our children make the most of these surges, says Andrew Fuller.

Doing drama in Year 12 gives students skills that will help them with life, learning and employability, say Deakin education experts Joanne O’Mara and Jo Raphael.

The 2024 International Day of the Girl Child theme calls on us to help girls 'realise their vision for the future'. That means helping them to embrace their aspirations and pursue their ambitions, says Strathcona Girls Grammar Principal Lorna Beegan.

In a world still cloaked in gender stereotyping, the need to empower young women to envision a life of limitless possibilities is critical.

The ability to concentrate and pay attention are skills children learn as they grow, says childhood development expert Dr Michael Nagel. But there are ways to help them while you wait.

Helping our children overcome their fears goes a long way to boosting their motivation, says clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller.

Have you ever asked your child to do something simple but no matter how many times you ask, they keep ignoring you?