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Students in public schools twice as likely to be bullied as private school pupils
Here are the reasons why up to 14 per cent of parents continue to choose private education over public schools across the country.
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When your child threatens to run away from home
While this case of Bondi run-away Michelle Levy ended happily, it has highlighted an issue that many parents find themselves facing: how do you respond when your child threatens to run away from home?
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Grandma roasts grandson in awesome, and very public, way
Come on Tyler!
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It's so simple.
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It's time to recognise how cool girls are
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5 character traits that will serve your child well - but are annoying right now
At least we can hope!
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Six reasons parenting does not get easier as kids get older
I have realised now that in many ways this parenting gig is getting harder and more complex.
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Why you have to pick your parenting battles
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KISS parenting: there are only three simple rules
KISS is about seeking the easiest and simplest solution. The guiding principal for is to keep family rules to just three.
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Some days we hear "Mum" more times than we care to count.
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What to do if your child won't stop whining
Whining is something that can't be avoided with children, however learning how to deal with it properly is essential to preventing inconsiderate and problem behaviour.
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When you open your mouth and your mother comes out
The longer I'm a parent, the more often I open my mouth and my mother comes out.
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Tired of yelling at the kids? Try this mum's simple hair band trick
Do you think this technique could work for you?
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