The nicest thing about holidays is the lack of routine. Not having to get everyone fed, dressed and rushed out the door by a certain time is pure bliss! But the worst part about holidays is also the lack of routine. When 9.30pm bedtimes have become…
I’m a wing it mum, but I need a school holiday game plan
School’s out! Yay! No more lunches or morning rush hour for a while. Also, I get to spend some nice quantity of time with my boys. Six weeks to be exact. Six. Long. Weeks. Gulp. Now, I am the sort of mum who doesn’t make…
10 easy poster ideas to celebrate your child’s first 100 days of school
The first 100 days of school are a big milestone for many children. These milestones can be celebrated with posters hung in their classroom or hallways, to celebrate the student’s achievements and celebrate how much they have learned within this time frame. Here are 10…
Children from same-sex families are more successful at school than their peers
Children from same-sex families are more successful at school than their peers. A new study has found that children raised in this kind of family structure have better grades and higher college entrance rates. This is a result of the academic benefits associated with being…
Confession time: Helping my child learn to read is doing my head in!
I have been struggling with my child learning to read. It has been a difficult process and it is making me feel frustrated. I am not the only one either, many parents struggle with this too! In this blog post, we will discuss how to…
How to decide whether to medicate your child with ADHD
It’s never an easy decision to medicate your child with ADHD. Some parents worry about addiction or other side effects; others are concerned that they’re “giving up” on their children by medicating them. We’ve outlined some of the key points you should consider when deciding…
Studies show most kids have done just fine in remote schooling
A new study published in the Journal of Studies in International Education found that most kids have done just fine with remote schooling. The study surveyed over 1,000 students from around the world and found that “most students reported feeling good about their education.” With…
Thanks childcare, kindy and school teachers! This is why we ADORE you
It’s often hard to find the words to express how much we appreciate our teachers. Thanks for all you do, teachers! Did you know today is a special day? It’s World Teacher’s Day, which is when we as parents (as well as our little ones)…
5 ways parents can help children adjust to being at school after lockdown
Parents of children who have just been through a lockdown event at their school can help them adjust to being back in class in 5 ways: Students are returning to their schools after months in lockdown in Victoria, New South Wales, and the ACT. Many will thrive on their…