It is ‘awards season’ for schools, when students, teachers and families gather for speech days. Research shows giving awards to kids children can be more harmful than helpful.
- Lecturer, School of Education, RMIT University
It’s hard not to shout guidance at kids’ sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child.
Most children will eventually consume news and current affair programs, but is there a way for parents to minimise the impacts of distressing media?
Extra sport, music or dance can be a great way to develop your child’s interests and skills. But it can also be expensive and stressful for families.
Many families want to set ground rules to reduce their screen time – and have time to connect with each other, without devices. Here’s where to start.
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