Parenting
Are you still watching? Screen time tips from the eSafety Commissioner
The hit show Squid Game shows the need to check what your child is watching, writes the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.
The golden rules of gap years
As Year 12 students look forward to 2022, some may be considering a gap year. But, writes Dr Judith Locke, it shouldn't be without some agreed guidelines in place.
The Children in the Pictures: The doco I didn’t want to watch
A powerful and confronting new documentary sheds light on the grim world of online child sexual exploitation. As Natalie Moutafis reports, it's a must-watch for any parent, carer and educator .
Talking to kids about Cleo Smith
The news has been dominated by the disappearance and rescue of Cleo Smith. Here are some resources to help talk to your children about what's happened.
‘Don’t forget the sweets’: A window into the childhood of a future PM
Childhood letters are rare in the historical record, but like those of the young Malcolm Fraser, they provide unique insight into the experience of children, writes Katie Wood.
Best of the Web: How to win back your kids, and more
The best-selling guide to reconnecting with your children, the concerning impact of kids missing PE during lockdown, and the teenage 'pianola man' bringing joy.
The best type of student motivation, and how to encourage it
What's the best – and worst – kind of motivation for your child to learn? Shane Green reports on new research that uncovers the answers.
Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child
As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.
Wackadoo! It’s true, Bluey is loved by grown ups without kids too
For parents - and even adults without kids - Bluey has become iconic in households across the globe, write Liam Burke, Djoymi Baker, Jessica Balanzategui and Joanna McIntyre.