Budget mum blogger shares her tips for heading back to school in 2022

By Madonna Bechaz – @the.other.madonna   With the end of the year just around the corner, Christmas will fly by and soon enough we’ll have to think about getting ready for a new school year. It. Never. Ends! For kids… Continue Reading >

Driveway and Pedestrian Danger Heading into the New School Year

With families across the state preparing for a return to school after the summer holiday break, Kidsafe Victoria is urging all road users to take extra care in a bid to reduce the risk of childhood injury. The home driveway,… Continue Reading >

Tips for supporting the transition back to school in 2021

Transitioning to a new year or a new school can be a worrisome experience for your child, but thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. There are many actions parents and caregivers can take to ease the transition back to school,… Continue Reading >

The Impacts of COVID-19 and Long-Term Remote Learning on Children and the Classroom Environment

Throughout 2020, COVID-19 had a profound impact on how we work and learn. The long-term effects of the pandemic on our society will likely be a matter of discussion and debate for years to come. This article will demonstrate how… Continue Reading >

How to minimise COVID-19 anxiety as the kids return to school

By Chanel Nesci, Bupa Psychological Health and Safety Leader   Returning to school after the holidays can always evoke mixed emotions, for not only our children, but also for us as parents. After a big holiday break, some may feel… Continue Reading >

Back to school tips in 2021

Whether it is the first day at primary school, high school or changing schools when moving to a new house – the first day of school is usually stressful for both parents and children. New places and new experiences sound… Continue Reading >

Setting Your Kids up for Success in 2021

The last weeks of summer are fast approaching, holidays have come and gone, and a whole new year is already underway. Transitioning back into the school routine can be a shock to the system after long lazy summer days and… Continue Reading >

Helping your kids get back into school life after home isolation

With a myriad of changes happening in the world right now, most of us have learnt that nothing is really a ‘given.’  We are very lucky if we have not lost family members to COVID-19 but in saying that, as… Continue Reading >

Back to School – What exactly does that look like?

The champagne bottles are being chilled across Australia as parents eagerly wait for the school gates to once again reopen. Children are excited to see their friends and teachers again and to get back into some kind of routine outside… Continue Reading >

Managing Eczema At School

So we are all well & truly back to school right now, and no doubt for some of you, your child’s eczema has decided to go right off the deep end! The first few weeks back to school can be… Continue Reading >