Preschool
One-third of all preschool centres could be without a trained teacher in four years
With many expected to drop out, modelling shows a significant shortfall by 2023.
Back to nature: Children reap benefits of braving the cold
Despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of outdoor play, many parents and kinder and school educators are still reluctant to let children outside during winter.
The childcare centre where kids make the decisions
A Melbourne childcare centre has embarked on an experiment to teach children about democracy and decision-making.
The 'million word gap': the reason some children have a higher vocabulary than others
How many books do you read with your child each day?
Children with autism thrive in mainstream preschools, study finds
Early intervention delivers positive results.
Starting School
Five ways to help your child make the transition into school life
Be prepared for the emotions that may come with this new and exciting change.
No free education: Parents spend $592 per child on back to school costs
Technology is more important than ever before, adding to the costs.
Primary School
Sorry teachers, but I prioritise socialising over homework. This is why
If you're one of my children's teachers, you should stop reading now.
Parents, consider this before you complain: Plea from a former teacher
Before you take action I encourage you to pause and consider.
Officeworks crowned cheapest retailer for back-to-school supplies
CHOICE has announced Officeworks as the winner of the back-to-school battle.
High School
Should we have teens counselling teens at high schools?
Being a teenager is a tough gig, to say the least.
Why didn't I know how expensive starting high school would be?
We've just started getting all the bills and now we are freaking out.
