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Lunchbox slices, biscuits, cookies
What can I bake for the kids school playlunch? Looking for a little sweet treat for after school snack? Here is a collection of yummy bickies, cookies, slices to pop into their lunchboxes.
What to expect from the first year of school
What one mother wishes she knew when she sent her son off to 'big' school last year.
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School holidays provide lessons of their own
He might get to do all kinds of crazy things in the South African jungle for work but Andrew Daddo says that this time of year reminds him that he has the best job ever - and it's not the one he gets paid for.
Principals warn speeding parents to slow down
Principals are warning parents their "dangerous" driving is putting children's lives at risk after 2000 motorists were caught speeding in school zones in the first four days of school and hundreds fined for illegal parking.
Did school turn your sweet child into a tantrum-throwing nightmare?
The first year of school can be a trying time but for Tamara Heath her sweet-natured daughter had been exchanged for an extremely unpleasant one.
Making friends at the start of school
Is your child struggling to make friends at big school? Saman Shad’s daughter did but the experience had a surprisingly positive effect on her..
The first day of school sets the tone for academic achievement
Whether your child is feeling slightly anxious about starting school or bursting with excitement, all children benefit from a bit of planning and preparation in order to ensure the transition to school goes as smoothly as possible.
Technology expenses raising back to school costs
Does your child attend one of the growing number of schools that use high-tech teaching methods? Here is what you should consider before sending them to class with an iPad.
Do you belong to the 'Competitive Lunch Box' circle?
If you find yourself among the quarter of parents who say they feel there is competition with other parents about lunch box contents Kerri Sackville has a solution for you.
Harry's ready to hear all about school
When little Harry Cecceto's parents were told their little boy was profoundly deaf when he was a toddler, they were concerned their son might not be able to attend a mainstream school.
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7 reasons I won't miss my kids when they go back to school
While I’m not that keen to get back into the daily lunchbox, school uniform, crazy school run rush, I am quite excited for my kids to get back to school.
Putting the new school year in perspective
A new school year is upon us, for some it will be their very first, and Andrew Daddo has some sage words of advice to help put it all in perspective.
Ditch the home readers – real books are better for your child
It’s no wonder that so many children dislike reading their home reader but is there an alternative?
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