Der Cellospieler (The Cello Player), by Nathaniel Jackson

The Short Story Competition run as part of our Arts Learning Festival showcased the creative talents of Victorian students. We’ve asked winners to record their stories. Nathaniel Jackson, from Year 10 at Chairo Christian School, won the years 9-10 category.

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Big Ideas for Small Readers: Kids’ Book of the Year winners

Contemporary social issues are explored by many winners of the Children's Book Council of Australia 2019 Book of the Year Awards.

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Want your kids to reach their goals? Motivate them to practice hard things

New research shows that by teaching our children to practice the right way, they can reach their goals, and become reliable and dependable, writes Maryam Abdullah.

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Cookie Monster teaches kids about self-control (really), why our children are so anxious, how to make sure your kids are friends when they're older, and more.

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The Moment, by Archer Tatham-Thompson

The Short Story Competition run as part of our Arts Learning Festival showcased the creative talents of Victorian students. We’ve asked winners to record their stories. Archer Tatham-Thompson, from Year 6 at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, was the winner of the years 5-6 category.

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Andrew Fuller: Reigniting your teenager’s motivation

Is your teenager in a winter slump? Study routines ditched? Leading clinical psychologist and author Andrew Fuller offers some practical advice on firing up their self-belief.

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Are you putting your child off reading?

Choosing books for your child? Forcing them to read? New research reveals the things that are turning children off reading, writes Isang Awah.

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Should you push your child to do better, why music makes stronger students, getting siblings to work it out, and more.

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