Awe-inspiring verse: Calling all student poets
Do you have an aspiring young poet in the family? Find out how they can take part in ISV's popular annual Student Poetry Competition.
Our family is always glued to separate devices. How can we connect again?
Many families want to set ground rules to help them reduce their screen time – and have time to connect with each other, without devices. Elise Waghorn shares how to start.
Echoes of awe: Inspiration for your student poet
From a grain of sand to stars in the nighttime sky, the world is full of awe. ISV’s Diane Bourke draws inspiration from the likes of Taylor Swift and William Blake to guide students writing to the theme of this year’s Student Poetry Competition.
Best of the Web: Safe sexting education, and more
The case for including safe sexting education at school, how Australian teens read, and helping kids improve their posture when gaming.
Reviving your parenting mojo, from Andrew Fuller
Parenting can be a rollercoaster, and you may sometimes want to take a breather. Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can rediscover the joy by looking after themselves.
Best of the Web: Overcoming a fear of dogs, and more
How we can help children not to fear dogs, eight lessons learnt from raising teens, and Dr Justin Coulson's quick tip for settling 'first dibs' arguments.
The alphabet, but make it better!
Teaching morals and ethics to young children can be tricky. Natalie Moutafis has discovered a new picture book that teaches us about positive qualities and encourages children to grow in their mindset.
Should you be checking your kid’s phone?
Is it reasonable to inspect your child's phone, or does it undermine a sense of privacy? Here, Joanne Orlando shares how to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’.
What to do when your child doesn’t like handwriting
Putting pencil to paper isn't easy for all children. Diane Bourke shares her advice on how parents can encourage children to find the fun in handwriting.
Screen time doesn’t have to be sedentary: 3 ways it can get kids moving
We tend to think that when children are using screens, they are passive or still. Here, researchers explore how screens can help keep kids physically active.
Is your child worried about NAPLAN? Here’s how you can beat NAPLAN jitters
NAPLAN can be an anxious time for some children. Dr Helen Schiele offers tips and advice on reassuring and supporting them.
2024 Webinars for parents and carers, from eSafety
Learn how to support your children to have safe online experiences in a free live webinar from the eSafety Commissioner.