Preschool
Preschool teachers at risk of hearing problems, new study
Seven out of 10 preschool teachers suffer "sound-induced auditory fatigue".
What happens when your last child graduates preschool
Yes, we know all too well know they're only young once...
How to argue with a preschooler (and win)
Have you entered the age of non-stop questioning and debate? It doesn't have to be a battle – here are five tips from experts to see you through.
Early years education is more than child's play
There is an incorrect perception that those who work with young children are a form of "babysitter".
20 signs your child may be gifted
Suspect your child is gifted? Here are 20 sure signs.
Preschool sends home letter that baffles parents
The newsletter has parents everywhere scratching their heads.
Starting School
Chinese kindergarten welcomes kids with a pole dancer
The principal of a kindergarten in southern China has been sacked after welcoming students back to the first day of the new school year with pole dancing.
Labelling playful boys as 'class clowns' is harmful
It could lead to social anxiety and isolation for some boys.
Primary School
Punishing to pleasurable: How cursive writing is looping back into our hearts
A new generation is discovering the tactile joys of an old-school lost art.
How parents can help children learn
As an ex-teacher and now in my university role, I often get asked by parents about educationally 'right' or 'wrong' things to do.
Why I hate Book Week parades
The parades highlight inequities and put unnecessary pressure on parents and kids.
High School
The event even the 'athletic kids' dread
Just two words. Three meagre syllables. But they can freeze a child's heart. Cross country.
Boys are more cliquey than girls in high school, new study finds
A recent study has found boys are actually more cliquey than girls.