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  • Make your home learner-friendly

    Education by Raelene Plozza March 14. 2018

    While teachers and boys are focusing on building effective learning dispositions at school, there are many things that families can be doing at home to support their sons to develop these qualities. Being Prepared (Mentally and Physically)  Encourage a regular reading regime  I cannot stress enough the importance of developing a regular reading regime at […]

  • Mindfulness – I’ve heard of that!

    Education by Kay Rogers February 28. 2018

    Children and adolescents who practise mindfulness show academic improvement, and increased kindness and compassion.

  • Transition tips for a new school year

    Education by Camilla Fisher January 31. 2018

    The shift from holiday to school mode can be bumpy but there are things you can do to smooth the way.

  • Helping your son get prepped for Prep

    Education by Bec Cavalôt January 23. 2018

    You may not be ready for your son to start school. But he’s going anyway… Here are a few top tips from the frontline experts – the prep teachers.

  • Getting your soon-to-be schoolboy excited about prep

    Education November 17. 2017

    Whether your preschooler is terrified, raring to go, or somewhere in between, these tips will help him through transition and beyond.

  • Why teachers are the unsung heroes of the world

    Education October 27. 2017

    On World Teachers’ Day (Australia), here’s a reminder of why our sons’ teachers rock.

  • The secrets to successful praise

    Education by Kate Casey October 24. 2017

    Discover why praise for effort, as opposed to praise for ability, could be the key to your son’s learning success.

  • How ‘mindful learning’ can help kids thrive

    Education October 13. 2017

    Mindfulness expert Dr Richard Chambers makes the case for integrating mindfulness into mainstream education.

  • Choosing a school for your son

    How to choose a school for your son

    Education August 04. 2017

    Choosing a school for your son can seem like an overwhelming decision. These 14 considerations will help you make the right choice.

  • Wagging school – the worrying stats affecting your son

    Education by Kate Casey July 11. 2017

    This is why skipping school can have a serious impact on your son’s academic and social development.

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