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Lunchbox slices, biscuits, cookies
What can I bake for the kids school playlunch? Looking for a little sweet treat for after school snack? Here is a collection of yummy bickies, cookies, slices to pop into their lunchboxes.
What to expect from the first year of school
What one mother wishes she knew when she sent her son off to 'big' school last year.
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Five tips to help ease your child back into school mode after the holidays
Many children will be anxious about going back to school. Some might be excited. Either way, there are some things you can do to help ease the transition.
'I was overwhelmed': the one thing we forget to tell new school parents
The transition hit me harder than it hit my carefree child.
Can you really get away with buying $15 school shoes?
You might be surprised!
Sorry parents, but it doesn't get easier when your kids start school
It gets busier. And the work/life/family juggle gets harder. Your stress levels rise and your guilt is amplified
Here’s what teachers look for when kids start school
Most parents know how important it is to read to their child, but not as many know the importance of helping them learn emotional skills.
Time has come for national school starting age
Across the country, there can be a two-year age range in which kids can begin school. That's a problem, according to the Australian Childcare Alliance.
Beyond the sales pitch: getting the most from school open days
School open day period is upon us, providing an opportunity for schools to spruik and for families to get a feel for the place, the students and the principal.
Which families delay sending their child to school, and why?
The tendency to delay varies according to where families live and their socio-economic status.
James missed his daughter's first school day 13 years ago. It still hurts
A LinkedIn post has started a discussion on how workplace culture still prevents parents from attending important children's milestones.
How to succeed at school (we're talking to you, parents)
There's no manual for parents heading to school for the first time. Here's some tips.
Why I find term time easier than summer school holidays
When school starts back I feel some control over my life again.
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