School
School lunches - finding the right balance
Paula Goodyer As domestic items go, a school lunch box seems simple - until you try filling it up, says Kate Di Prima of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Parent power wins top spot on My School
Phillip Coorey and Brian Robins The federal government has confronted concerns that information on its My School website is too limited by promising to expand the site's content to include details such as the level of bullying and...
School holidays that don't break the bank
Rachael Oakes-Ash With a bit of fore thought and planning your brood could be soaking up the sun in the tropics or skiing in Colorado and you can come home with change still in your pocket with EB's holiday tips.
Beat the school holiday blues (NSW)
Keeli Cambourne Historic ghost tours or prehistoric dinosaurs, breadmaking or flying foxes - here are some activities across Sydney and beyond for these summer holidays.
Keeping back-to-school costs down: Our top five tips
Analaura & Wilson Luna Getting the kids ready to head back to the classroom can be a very expensive process and when you're inundated with 'back to school' ads and kids who want one of everything, it can be hard to know...
Aussie school kids need to 'fit' in
While most parents think they know how to pick the right school shoes – 1 in 3 confess their kids have complained of sore feet shortly into the new school term!
Lessons for parents as kids start high school
Jane Southward If you can still remember the morning you first set foot in the high school playground, that's not a surprise. Jane Southward talks to the experts who say starting high school is a key point in life.
21 things to do in the school holidays - on a budget!
Sophie Blanc How does one entertain children and visitors on a restricted budget during the school holidays?
School readiness: Points to consider
Amber Robinson With 2010 just around the corner many parents are wondering if they've made the right decision to enroll, or hold back, their child from school.
Bullying at school scars adulthood
Heath Gilmore and Jonathan Dart Being bullied at school has left almost seven out of 10 adults suffering from low self-esteem and a lack of assertiveness, new research says.
Is your child ready for school?
Amber Robinson Your pre-schooler might know their alphabet and be able to count to 20, but are they ready for school?
Life after school: all homework, no play
Ainslie MacGibbon The children arrive home from school, you offer them a snack while asking about their day before sending them off to play until dark. Hardly.
School homework: Tips to avoid tears and tantrums
Sonja Walker Hated by children of all ages, nightly homework causes stress for parents all over and yet it is an inevitable part of school life for children from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
School lunch experts: "Avoid salami and ham"
Denis Campbell Parents should avoid putting ham or salami in their children's school lunches because processed meat increases the risk of cancer, experts are warning.
School crops a healthy lesson
Leigh Tonkin One of my most vivid memories of preschool is picking beans in the little vegie garden and munching on them, dirty hands and all.
Choosing a school
Carol Fallows You may think you have plenty of time to decide what you are going to do about schooling, your little one may only be six months/one year/ a toddler. Think again.
Preparing kindergarten children for school
Caroline Milburn A study's surprising findings may lead educators to rethink how they prepare children for school.
High profile parents discuss school experiences
Andrew Taylor Channel Seven's Kylie Gillies, rugby player Matt Cross and Federal politician Tanya Plibersek discuss their children's school experiences.
Off to school we go
Carol Fallows Starting school can be a rather emotional time for everyone - some of those mums at the school gate even have a tear trickling down their cheeks.
The first day of school
Kylie Davis The most important lessons in preparing your child for school start years before they actually don their new uniform and pack their school bag for the first time.
