Category: Features
Class Placements: The Case Against Allowing Children to Choose their Class
At this time of year, class lists can be a hot topic and many parents might be doing everything they can to enable their...
Andrew Fuller: How to Deal with Exam Stress and Anxiety
As we head into end-of-year exams, Andrew Fuller offers some practical advice on how to deal with stress and anxiety.
Top Tips for Learner Drivers and their Parents
Teaching your teenager to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience for all involved. We asked the experts at the RACV for their best advice.
How to Raise a Thriving Child
Parents want the best for their children, but are we over-managing their lives? A new book just published in Australia argues that we need...
Why is Six Scared of Seven?
The answer to this riddle - along with other riddles - can help develop comprehension in children, writes Diane Bourke.
Surviving Teenagers: A Parent’s Guide
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's book Surviving Adolescents has just been updated, with adolescent health expert Elly Robinson. We speak to her about the challenges teenagers...
Andrew Fuller’s Tips on How to Study and Increase Your Marks
With the exam season approaching, here's some great advice on how to get the most out of your study time, in this repost of...
Getting the Most of Uni Open Days: a Parents’ Guide
Careers expert Helen Green provides her updated guide to helping your teenager navigate the upcoming season of uni open days.
Confident Girls: a How-to Guide
The teenage years often mean a loss in confidence for girls. A new book gives them the code for building confidence - and taking...