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    How To Introduce Your Child Into A New Sport

    We all want to encourage our children to be physically active but starting a new sport for a child can be a bit intimidating. We take a look at all you need to know when introducing your child to a new sport.

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      Tips For Preparing Your Child For Their First Day Of School

      You have chosen the school your child is going to attend, and a starting date, and the countdown is on. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition for both of you.

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        12 Tips For a Better School Year

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          Top Lunchbox Ideas

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            How To Have An Easy Start To The School Year

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              Create A Backpack Station

              Keeping kids organised during the school year may sound like a lost cause but it can be done. One of the best tips is to create a "backpack station".

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                A Guide To At-Home Learning

                Knowing that we have to homeschool our kids can be daunting, but don't worry - you've got this! Check out some tips to help you navigate at-home learning.

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                  Should Kids Only Walk To School With An Adult?

                  Following the tragic death of an almost seven year old girl, a coroner has advised against allowing children to walk to school without adult supervision.

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                    The cost of school uniforms
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                    The cost of school uniforms

                    With school resuming for 2019, the topic on a lot of parents' minds seems to be the cost of school uniforms. What can be done about it?

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                      Should NZ school kids get free lunches?
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                      Should NZ school kids get free lunches?

                      Should NZ schools offer a free lunch to all students? Join our discussion.

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                        Taking kids on holiday during school term
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                        Taking kids on holiday during school term

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                          The insane school run
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                          The insane school run

                          A lot of schools have an issue with the chaos of the drop off with reports of aggression, naming & shaming, assaults, and even threats to run others over!

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                            NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”

                            For the second year in a row, the NCEA Level One maths exam has been criticised by teachers with complaints of questions too difficult for even the most confident students.

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                              What makes a bully
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                              What makes a bully

                              Children who bully want to have control over some aspect of their lives - even if it's just making someone's life miserable.

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