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07/05/2025

When it comes to starting music lessons, research says the sooner the better. But what is the right age to start?

30/04/2025

What kind of conversations do teens want to have?
Three new studies look at what teens are curious about and what kind of responses they hope for in talking with friends and family.

What do teens want to talk about? Three new studies look at what teens hope for when talking with friends and family.

25/03/2025

How to talk to kids about disability, being a calmer parent, how to break the headlice cycle, and whether it's okay to snoop through your child's phone.

How to talk to kids about disability, being a calmer parent, whether it’s okay to snoop through your child’s phone, and more

24/03/2025

It’s confronting to learn your child is being bullied. It's crucial you work with their school when you do, say experts Deborah Green and Barbara Spears.

It’s confronting to learn your child is being bullied. It’s crucial you work with their school when you do, say experts Deborah Green and Barbara Spears.

19/03/2025

Children won’t always come to you with their real concerns. The only way to uncover the actual issue is by listening, says Ross Judd

Children won’t always come to you with their real concerns. The only way to uncover the actual issue is by listening, says Ross Judd

19/03/2025

Even teens who normally follow the rules can make poor choices when they get behind a steering wheel, says Maggie Dent. Read her tips for helping them become safer drivers.

Even if they normally follow the rules, teens can make poor choices when they get behind a steering wheel, says Maggie Dent. Read her tips for helping them become safer drivers.

07/03/2025

Who's the most influential woman in your life?

In the lead up to International Women's Day on March 8, we took the opportunity to chat with Independent Schools Victoria's Procurement Senior Advisor, Anthony Manuatu, about his wonderful mum.

The theme for 2025 is 'Accelerate Action', with the World Economic Forum, suggesting it will take until 2158, approximately five generations from now, to reach full gender parity.

26/02/2025

Kids sometimes worry about making friends at school, but there are ways to help them connect with their peers, say Gretchen Geng and Phillip Slee.

Kids sometimes worry about making friends at school, but there are ways to help them connect with their peers.

24/02/2025

Reading aloud to your children can be incredibly rewarding, for both of you. It's also a great way to jumpstart their learning, says Diane Bourke.

Reading aloud to your children can be incredibly rewarding, for both of you. It’s also a great way to jumpstart their learning, says Diane Bourke.

20/02/2025

Getting a phone doesn't have to be an inevitable part of growing up, says researcher Joanne Orlando, but if you do let your child have one, there are boundaries you can put in place

Getting a phone doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of growing up, says researcher Joanne Orlando, but if you do let your child have one, there are boundaries you can put in place

12/02/2025

Year 12 students face a year filled with exams, milestones and decisions. It's not surprising many find it stressful, says Professor Stephen Lewis. Learn the habits and approaches they can use to get the most out their last days at school.

Year 12 students face a year filled with exams, milestones and decisions. It’s not surprising many find it stressful, says Professor Stephen Lewis. Read his tips for habits and approaches they can use to get the most out their last days at school.

10/02/2025

When your child starting prep is harder on you than them, how a school is using music to help kids transition to school, and the risks of posting back-to-school photos.

When your child starting prep is harder on you than them, how music can help kids transition to school, and the risks of posting back-to-school photos