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Going Overseas on Schoolies? Read this First – and Stay Safe

After losing her sister in a motorbike accident overseas, Kate Fitzsimons has talked to more than 30,000 students about travel safety. Here she gives...

/ 3 November 2017
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Best of the Web: Let Girls be Funny, Keep Reading to your Child, Stay Calm about Single Sex Versus Co-ed, and How to React when your Child Lies

Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

/ 3 November 2017
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Carly’s Law: Saving Young Lives

After her daughter was murdered by an online predator, Sonya Ryan began a mission to protect other children.

/ 20 October 2017
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Liar, Liar: How to Help Kids Recognise Fake News

Joanne Orlando offers some tips to help children navigate the confusing digital world of fake news.

/ 20 October 2017
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What the Happiness Survey Tells Us About Young People and Sleep

The ABC's Happiness survey shows a clear link between the amount of sleep and child wellbeing.

/ 20 October 2017
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Best of the Web: How to Talk to Teenagers, Schools Teaching Social Skills, and is Uni Really Worth It?

Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

/ 20 October 2017

Schools Get Ready for Fire Season

Heading into the fire season, we look at the requirements on schools deemed to be at risk from bushfires, and the need for parents...

/ 17 October 2017
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Ivy League Aspirations

What's it like when your child decides to study overseas? Paula Beaton tells of her experience.

/ 6 October 2017
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Best of the Web: Nurturing Good Writers, What Kids Think about Parental Phone Use, and Finland Excited about Victoria’s Best

Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

/ 6 October 2017