Education
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Transition tips for a new school year
Education by Camilla FisherThe shift from holiday to school mode can be bumpy but there are things you can do to smooth the way.
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Helping your son get prepped for Prep
Education by Bec CavalôtYou 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.
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Getting your soon-to-be schoolboy excited about prep
EducationWhether your preschooler is terrified, raring to go, or somewhere in between, these tips will help him through transition and beyond.
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Why teachers are the unsung heroes of the world
EducationOn World Teachers’ Day (Australia), here’s a reminder of why our sons’ teachers rock.
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How ‘mindful learning’ can help kids thrive
EducationMindfulness expert Dr Richard Chambers makes the case for integrating mindfulness into mainstream education.
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How to choose a school for your son
EducationChoosing a school for your son can seem like an overwhelming decision. These 14 considerations will help you make the right choice.
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Wagging school – the worrying stats affecting your son
Education by Kate CaseyThis is why skipping school can have a serious impact on your son’s academic and social development.
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9 reasons boys need to read
Education by Paul StewartHead of English and father Paul Stewart explains why teenage boys need to read, and offers some tips to help your son fall in love with literature.
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How movement helps boys learn
Education by Jennifer L.W. FinkHere’s how to harness your son’s fidgeting and help him learn, despite the squirm.
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Homework: how to help him get it right
Education by Harb GillWhen it comes to homework, are parents (and teachers) asking the wrong questions? Here’s why one of Australia’s top teaching and learning experts believes we need a new perspective.