Development

What's the best way parents interact with their children when viewing art? In the second and final article in her series, Diane Bourke says it's about good questions and careful listening.

Children who are older than their peers in school tend to do better. How can we mitigate the Birthday Effect? By Lionel Page,  Dipanwita Sarkar and Juliana Silva Goncalves.

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.

Why happy kids do chores, worried my daughter is just like me, boys need friendships, and giving VET an image-makeover.

When it comes to getting children to practise a musical instrument, nagging won't get you anywhere. Timothy McKenry gives parents practical tips to encourage young musicians.

The 'right' age to start school varies for each child, writes Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn. What happens at the school when a child gets there is more important.

The teenage years often mean a loss in confidence for girls. A new book gives them the code for building confidence - and taking on the world, writes Shane Green.

Instilling a sense of self-discipline in children, John Marsden's story, and the damage caused by helicopter parents.

Sharing and enjoyment of riddles can have a huge effect on children’s intellectual growth, writes Diane Bourke, in the first of her two-part series on the Power of Riddles.