How to Encourage a Growth Mindset at School and at Home

The word “YET” can be very powerful to help our children and students to develop a growth mindset, which will help them towards achieving their goals and foster success. A growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset will help… Continue Reading >

How to raise financially savvy kids

By Lacey Filipich Teaching your children about money is a parent responsibility, for two reasons: We don’t do it well in school. For the record, it’s been explicitly in the Australian curriculum from Years 1 to 10 since 2011, so… Continue Reading >

Learning Difficulties in Primary School

Leanne Tran   Children can have difficulties learning at school for a range of different reasons. There is a wide range of normal learning and some children take longer to get there, but are still a learning within normal expectations…. Continue Reading >

Why teachers and kids should be moving, breathing and doing mindfulness activities during the school day.

There’s no denying it, it’s pretty challenging to be a kid these days. With the onslaught of social media and it’s distractions, temptations and tendency to overstimulate young brains, as well as peer and school pressure, it’s no wonder that… Continue Reading >

Starting BIG school

Parent Educator and mum of four, Gen Muir shares four tips to help prepare your little one for the beginning of their school journey.   All around the country parents and kids are gearing up for the start of a… Continue Reading >

5 Expert Tips For Keeping Your Child Healthy Whilst Back At School

By Dr. Stephanie Rubino BSc, ND Naturopathic Doctor& Whole Earth & Sea Expert    Teaching your kids good health habits will help guide them to being healthy adults. Nutritious eating habits, daily movement, and key nutrients are fundamental elements to… Continue Reading >

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES?

The holidays are finishing and the kids are all “bored”… it’s time to go back to school! Some of us cry ‘yippee!’ while others are sad to get back into the routine of the daily grind (packing lunches, drop-offs/pick-ups and… Continue Reading >

Why Your Family Should Take Things Slow This Holiday Season

Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash   At this time of year, it’s so easy to get swept up in the celebrations that herald Christmas and the end of the year. There are school events to attend, extra-curricular activities to… Continue Reading >

6 Life Skills Your Child Will Learn Through Starting Their Own Business

By Julie Medeiros Julie Medeiros is a business professional with degrees in education and marketing, and a founder of Miss M Online Classes – the educational project offering children 8+ business education about discovering and monetising their talents, marketing and entrepreneurship.   Many of you… Continue Reading >

How Important Is Early Childhood Education For Success In School?

Childhood development is grouped into three broad stages: Early childhood – 0-8 years Middle childhood – 8-12 years Adolescence – 12-18 years When it comes to education, early childhood is generally considered to be from 3-5 years of age. You… Continue Reading >