Is school ready for us?
My five year old daughter has a July birthday which means she was only just eligible to start school this year. Without much deliberation my husband and I decided to err on the side of caution and hold...
View ArticleWho is starting school in 2013?
Who is starting school In 2013? Did you put your hand up? This post is for parents of children starting school in 2013. I’d like to help parents as they make their way towards the world of school with...
View ArticleI’m 5 and I just started BIG school
With school under way for another year, I’ve noticed that parents are writing about how their children are not always settling in to school – especially after being so excited before they began. So why...
View Article10 tips for first-time school parents
Going back to school can be super stressful for any parent. Do you remember your first time? The first day of dropping your precious little darling off at kindy, preschool or prep is perhaps the most...
View Article5 practical ways to prepare your child for primary school
You think you know what type of parent you will be when your child has their first day at school. You’ll be the one cheering as they sail through the door. You won’t cry, because big deal? They are...
View ArticleShoelace tying techniques – teach your child to tie shoelaces
There are so many shoelace tying techniques out there that it can be difficult to find the one that is easiest to teach. Thankfully, they all come with different stories to aid in your child’s learning...
View Article2016 school term and holidays dates in Australia
Knowing when the school terms starts isn’t always easy. Some terms are longer, some have public holidays or pupil-free days on the Monday. And it isn’t always the same from year to year. Also if you...
View ArticleFirst day of school blues – why it’s OK and how to help
When I was in primary school I cried on the first day of school every day until Grade 3. It was always put down to the fact that I was shy, clingy to my mother and apprehensive due to my multicultural...
View Article6 things I wish I knew before my baby’s first day of school
The day is coming fast. But it’s surrounded by a crazy tornado of mixed emotions. You’re in calm organisation mode one minute, stomach in knots the next. And you’re acutely aware of the paradox your...
View Article5 tips for great communication with teachers when your child starts school
It’s an exciting time sending your first child to school. The start-of-term school shopping, planning school lunches, talking your child through what to expect, reflecting on what school was like for...
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