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Why the best literacy approaches are not reaching the classroom

Australia's literacy scores are dropping because children are not comprehending what they are reading, argues Misty Adoniou, and this is what she proposes we need to do.
Must-see Halloween video tests kids on treats

Messing with a child and their candy on Halloween is a recipe for disaster but if this focus group of taste-testing kids is anything to go by it's also really entertaining.
Memories that stick (and stink) with you

It’s pretty fantastic to let yourself go and enjoy the moments our kids give us but there are some that kids and parents alike would rather forget, writes Andrew Daddo.
Sausage Roll Intestines

Feast on these ghoulish intestines at your Halloween party! Served with lots of blood (tomato sauce) of course!
Halloween activities and recipes

Halloween is creeping up on us and not in the spooky sense, we've gathered everything you need to celebrate all Hallows' eve with your kids.

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Top 10 songs you won't mind your preschooler singing

AMBER ROBINSON There are very few songs on the radio today that you would be happy to have your preschooler sing along to but there are a few exceptions, writes Amber Robinson.

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TV limits that keep everyone happy

Louise Wedgwood Worried about the amount of time your children spend in front of the television? Here is how to reduce the time without the tantrums.

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Boys not immune to body image concerns

Preschool teachers' lasting effect

She's selling it ... but she's four

Why the best literacy approaches are not reaching the classroom

Misty Adoniou Australia's literacy scores are dropping because children are not comprehending what they are reading, argues Misty Adoniou, and this is what she proposes we need to do.

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Josefa Pete Parents need to be having the conversation about sex with their children a lot sooner than they think, according to a new study that reveals girls aged 12-15 had the highest percentage of positive tests for chlamydia.

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How charities are building literacy skills for disadvantaged kids

5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids

Daniel Morcombe's parents support keep kids safe campaign

The pain of a broken promise

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Memories that stick (and stink) with you

ANDREW DADDO It’s pretty fantastic to let yourself go and enjoy the moments our kids give us but there are some that kids and parents alike would rather forget, writes Andrew Daddo.

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The disturbing world of 'pretty or ugly' videos

Sarah MacDonald Teens asking strangers to rate their appearance is "an act of self-mutilation as toxic as cutting or an eating disorder".

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School bans phones in playground to rekindle teenage social skills

Former bronco tackles writing for kids

Scary skeleton paper puppet

Is this the proudest dad in the world?

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Must-see Halloween video tests kids on treats

Livia Gamble Messing with a child and their candy on Halloween is a recipe for disaster but if this focus group of taste-testing kids is anything to go by it's also really entertaining.

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Incredible 'Wrecking Ball' Cover: by an 11-year-old

Neha Prakash Joyce Jimenez, an 11-year-old from the Philippines, belted out Miley Cyrus' hit song "Wrecking Ball" with a voice more powerful than, well, a wrecking ball.

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