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Second-grader stamps out loneliness in the playground with a 'buddy bench'
Christian Bucks, a second-grader from York in America, came up with a heart-warming idea to ensure children in his schoolyard need never feel lonely again.

What is your child’s learning style?
Just like personalities, people have different learning styles. By understanding how your child learns you can help them get the most out of their schooling.




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Prince of Norway playfully 'dabs' during royal ceremony
The Prince of Norway has achieved internet virality after "dabbing" at an official ceremony earlier this week.

Fidget spinners detract from the value of children experiencing boredom
Children's brains, especially those in 'fidgety' ones, have been rewired to expect instant gratification.

How a Sydney school solved the homework problem
Teachers have gotten hours back in the classroom and students are more engaged since Allambie Heights Public School stopped giving homework.

Why only some boys are better at maths
Girls are better at literacy from the age of 4 but boys aren't any better at maths until the age of 8, according to a new study of NAPLAN data that has major implications for parents and teachers.

The note every kid wishes their mum would write
Bunmi Laditan, the woman behind the hugely successful The Honest Toddler, wrote a letter to her 10-year-old daughter Maya's teachers saying she was "drastically reducing the amount of homework she does this year".

Parents behaving badly: WA teachers hit out at poor treatment
Parents are increasingly siding with their children despite poor grades and bad behaviour, and WA teachers are paying the price.

How the humble school canteen became a model of healthy living
Once the home of sausage rolls, sugar-coated treats and juice boxes, the school canteen now sells tasty meals ranging from rice paper rolls to butter chicken.

Party politics: parents need to butt out of their kid's friendships
"If I hadn't already told my daughter about the party I would have told Samantha's mother where to put her invitation."

Why this mum wore a T-rex costume to school drop-off
Some parents will go to any lengths to teach their kids life lessons.

Schools urged to abandon 'archaic stereotype'
As Alison Boston begins the hunt for a school for her four-year-old daughter Sadie, she knows one thing: she won't choose one that forces girls to wear skirts or dresses.

'Teach your children to be kind': Mum's plea to stop bullying after son hospitalised
A mum whose son has been hospitalised with a horrific head injury has appealed to parents everywhere to speak out against bullying.
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