schooling
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How To Tell If Your Child’s Educational Needs Are Being Met At School
As a new school year begins, your child will most likely have a new teacher. With a new teacher comes a new opportunity for your child to learn the academic and personal skills important for school – and beyond.
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The Dos And Dont’s Of Packing A Kids’ Lunch Box
With the start of another school year upon us, parents are once again tasked with making daily lunch boxes. A “super” school lunch doesn’t require fancy stuff like quinoa, blueberries and kale: instead, all you need are simple core foods that are healthy and tasty.
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What To Do If Your Child Is A Bully At School
Bullying in schools is a subject that is talked about a lot. One of the quieter areas of discussion and research is the experience of parents whose child is responsible for harassing and victimising others. What happens when you’re the parent of Nelson Muntz or “Ja’mie Private School Girl”?
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Private Schooling Doesn’t Pay Off In The Long Term
Parents often invest huge sums in private education for their children. But as University of Canberra research fellow Jennifer Chesters explains, the evidence for benefits at university or later in life is lacking.