Secondary
Starting secondary school can be tricky so find out how to help your child settle happily into high school, develop good study skills and deal with peer pressure. Our real life stories from real life mums who’ve been there, done that are bound to help too!
The secret to raising smart, successful kids
Dr Joanne Orlando looks at why being a ‘natural’ is not necessarily a measure of success, and how to foster the type of mindset that is.
How to prevent bullying and what to do if it happens
The latest statistics show an increased incidence of bullying in our schools which is horrifying. It scares me enough to consider home schooling my children.
Study tips to give your child the edge: Advice from a teacher
Education expert, Dr Joanne Orlando, guides us through the three key essentials for helping your teenager get studying, stay focused and see results.
Beating the bullies: Should parents take matters into their own hands?
Another night, another hysterical nightmare. Annabel was getting desperate.
Dr Justin: Can your children be taught to succeed at school?
Research shows that children who are expected to do well at school, succeed. But how much is too much? And is there a point when high expectations have the opposite effect?
Starting high school can be tough for both you and your child. Find out the best ways to make the most of starting high school from helping your child settle in to coping with extra homework.
Study skills have to be taught just like anything else. Help your child get to grips with studying with these clever hints, tips and ideas to help make studying a breeze.
We all know that peer pressure at high school can spell trouble but what can parents do about it? Find out all the information you need to protect your child from peer pressure.
These real life stories will help you navigate your way through your child's experience of high school. Read what these real life mums have to say about their child's journey through high school.
