If your child is struggling at school, or you just want your child to excel in their chosen topics, having a Tutor is a wonderful idea. But one on one
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Handwriting is dead, long live keyboard skills! So says the Finnish education system. From 2016 handwriting will no longer be taught in Finnish schools. And when a high-performing country like
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It’s easy for kids to lose interest in school when the year is almost over. The thoughts of summer fun and not having to wake up early is enough to
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7 Easy and Creative Ways to Label Your Kid’s School Supplies Johnny goes back to school for another year. He has brand new uniforms, books, pencils, school bag, lunchbox and
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School lunches can easily spiral out of control cost-wise. That’s why we have come up with 10 ways to save money on school lunches, without compromising on quality or health.
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So your child made it to university, congratulations! While you ready your child emotionally for a new chapter in life, you should also make sure that he/she is physically ready
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Most children, when learning to write, start doing so by learning to write their name. By doing so, children learn a sense of identity, independence and self-recognition, all of which
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Did you know that the local supermarket ISN’T the place to buy the cheapest school snacks? Nope – not even close. But you can find them cheap from Catch, which
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Kids change ‘besties’ as often as they change their undies; one day so-and-so is in favour and the next day, whats-his-name is the new BFF. I can barely keep up
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Ever wondered just how much it costs to attend Australia’s Most Expensive Schools? In Australia, some of the well-off have taken this to an even higher level of seriousness, enrolling
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10 Top Selling Fete Food Ideas I’m not claiming to be an expert at selling yummies at School Fete’s, but I sure know what people like!. This one’s from a
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Are you wondering if your kids can go on public transport by themselves? The thought may seem daunting but the best way to go is to take one step at
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Where to Get the Very Best Back to School Deals 2022 Back to School – it makes the kids groan and parents jump with glee! As soon as New Year’s
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School mornings suck balls. They really really do. And I thought that as my kids got older they would get more organised – pfft! Frustrating. Frustrating. Frustrating. AND we aren’t
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It’s just miraculous what mums can do with elastics and a comb. Every little girl dreams of having a long and frilly hairstyle like Rapunzel’s long locks, Elsa’s coronation updo or Anna’s braided pigtails. As parents, we
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Separation Anxiety doesn’t only affect babies and puppies, it’s a common feeling amongst older kids too. First-Time Jitters Mummies are not excluded from separation anxiety either, especially if it’s the
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I End Up Buying My Boys a New Backpack Almost Every Year…. Good quality school backpacks should last the kids a whole year. My boys are really hard on theirs
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A very important message has been shared on social media overnight advising parents that they need to teach their teens about ‘Sextortion’. The thought bloody terrifies us and we wanted
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What is Snow Plough Parenting and Is It Bad? A trending topic in Australia at the moment is Snow Plough Parenting. If you just thought to yourself, “WTF is Snow
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Trying to stay ahead of your children’s phone usage can be a head spin for us parents. A recent survey by the Australian Communication and Media Authority discovered that in
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