While there is a natural tendency to focus on your child's reading, writing and number skills, a fundamental aspect of school success is your child's physical, mental and social development. You will find a wealth of useful advice and suggestions to help you and your child navigate through these changing times.
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Journalist and mum Rachel Friend asks a panel of experts your questions on doing well in class; social life and friendships; behaviour and development; and technology and the internet. [watch]
NSW public school counsellor Caroline Powell talks about the various aspects of bullying - what it is, what to look for and how you can help your child to deal with it.[watch]
If you haven't yet introduced yourself by name to your child's teacher or teachers, then what are you waiting for?...[read]
All kids are born active; some just learn lazybone habits. Find out ways to encourage your child to get up off the sofa and get a little physical...[read]
The uneaten school lunch coming home day after day is a stress families can do without. Find out simple ways to help break the cycle...[read]
When big problems arise parents don't have to keep soldiering on alone. There are plenty of professional services that exist simply to help mums and dads get through the hard times...[read]
