The importance of breakfast
A nutritious breakfast can help kids’ bodies and brains cope with the busy mornings at school
How breakfast and lunch impacts learning
What does your child eat for breakfast before school? Food will fuel your children and has an effect on their learning.
9 Tips To Help Kids Prepare For Tests
We all know that teenagers sit some epic exams, particularly at the end of the school year. But don't forget that primary and intermediate children also face regular tests that could bring just as much stress for them. How can parents help their children cope with these?
School exams and stress
Find advice and tips on helping support your child through the stressful periods of exams at school.
Reducing Exam Stress For Kids
Exams are stressful enough as it is, without your child feeling unprepared going into them. You can't take the exam for them but you can give them some guidance and tips for preparing for test time.
The bittersweet milestones keep coming
When my youngest turned five recently, I thought that her first day at school would be one of the hardest days in my life.
Empowering Our Kids at School
How much responsibility do your children take for their everyday school life? Help them by making a few changes ready for the return to school.
Duffy and Global Girl Save the World
Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations
The right sport for your child
Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few along the way.
The Homework Debate
Homework - do you love it or hate it? Parents, educators and early childhood experts seem to fall into two very distinct camps on the topic of homework. However you feel, homework is bound to be a part of your child's school life.
Five fabulous nit-proof hairstyles
Nits. Lice. Head lice. If you have a school-aged child, chances are you have already experienced the hell of head lice. If not, it’s only a matter of time. Check out these 5 hairstyles that will reduce the risk of head lice spreading to your child.
9 ways to save on back-to-school
Minimise the expense of heading back to school with these top 9 ways to save on supplies.
Keeping education costs down
Education costs are on the rise but there are tips for parents on how to keep education costs as low as possible, with a little bit of planning and research.
Five Day Lunchbox Plan
School lunches can easily get monotonous! Break the lunchbox rut and plan to pack some serious nutrition into the school lunch with this easy five day lunchbox plan.
Omega 3 and kids
Fish oils and omega 3 are vital for the healthy development of the brain as it grows. Find out what omega 3 is and where to find it in the diet.
Can autism be prevented?
Diet, stress and genetics have all been linked with autism, but can autism can be prevented.
Best learning sites for school kids
The best websites for kids that are fun and good to learn on.
Internet safety for kids
Read about how to keep your kids safe while using the internet.
What is Futsal?
Find out about the rules and suitability of Futsal
Netball
Read about netball for children, including when to start and the basic rules of the game.
Teaching your child about safety
Read about the 5 important steps on how to teach your child about being safe without scaring them.
7 Common Childhood Rashes
Find out about the 7 most common childhood rashes, how they arise, and what to do if your child gets one.
The slacker’s sport your kids NEED to try
Find out about a great DIY sport your kids will love - even the slackers (excuse the pun!)
Headaches in kids
Find out about headaches in kids, including what may trigger them, treatment and when seeing a doctor is appropriate.
Childhood growing pains
Find out about what growing pains are and how to help your child deal with them.
How contagious is it?
During childhood, kids can be struck with a variety of illnesses and viruses. Find out if they should be staying home and for how long.
10 healthy lunchbox recipes they’ll love
Say goodbye to half-eaten lunches with these great recipes. Not only do they taste delicious - they're also healthy and easy to make.
Head Lice Treatments
Head lice (or 'nits') can be annoying and uncomfortable for the whole family. Treat lice quick with these top tips.
The facts about lice
Unfortunately, lice and nits come with the territory when your child enters school. Learn more about them and how to treat lice quick.
30 ways to fight lice
We asked 30 mums for their top tips on getting rid of head lice.