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The best type of student motivation, and how to encourage it
What's the best – and worst – kind of motivation for your child to learn? Shane Green reports on new research that uncovers the answers.
Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child
As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.
World Teachers’ Day: 10 easy ways to say thanks
Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. World Teachers' Day is the day when children and parents can show their appreciation.
Why school libraries matter more than ever
In the digital age when information is everywhere, Michael Broadstock discovers school libraries are more important for students than ever, in this interview with Susan La Marca, from the School Library Association of Victoria.
Wackadoo! It’s true, Bluey is loved by grown ups without kids too
For parents - and even adults without kids - Bluey has become iconic in households across the globe, write Liam Burke, Djoymi Baker, Jessica Balanzategui and Joanna McIntyre.
Remote learning: How to survive the home stretch
It's not long before all students return to campus. Here is some great advice from Rebecca English and Karleen Gribble to help you through this last stage of remote learning.
The Attitude of Gratitude
In challenging times, feeling grateful for what we have in our lives can help. Natalie Moutafis looks at how we can encourage our children to practice gratitude.
6 ideas for families to beat the lockdown blues
All families are experiencing highs and lows in lockdown, write school psychologists Kerri Rhodes, Sharon Turner and Annie Yang. They offer the six Cs to help maintain family morale.
Kids and exercise: Why we’ll need to make sure they’re on track
With increased screen time and a decline in physical activity among children during lockdowns, we'll need to monitor what happens next, write Tim Olds, Carol Maher and Verity Booth.