I’m 5 and I just started BIG school
With school under way for another year, I’ve noticed that parents are writing about how their children are not always settling in to school – especially after being so excited before they began. So why does this happen? Sometimes I think a reminder of what it might be like to be “in the mind” of this […]
How to pack a school bag correctly
The weight that school children must carry in their school bags can reach astounding levels. With all the necessary things to pack into their school bags, it is increasingly important that parents know how to pack a school bag to lighten the load on their child’s back. While they may not be able to lessen […]
6 steps to help kids refresh and rejuvenate before school starts again
If you’re like me, you arrived at the school holidays, breathless and seemingly without warning. Sure there were warning signs like the Easter Hat parade, the concert and the morning tea raffles etc., but then all of a sudden, it was the holidays! So now, you’re mid way into the break you’ve been counting down […]
10 things first-time school parents should know
Starting school for the first time can be a stressful time — for children and parents! Luckily, many of our Bub Hub forum members have been through it all already, so we are incredibly lucky to have this advice for first-time school mums and dads. Here are 10 helpful hints our members found useful when first sending their […]
First day of school blues – why it’s OK and how to help
When I was in primary school I cried on the first day of school every day until Grade 3. It was always put down to the fact that I was shy, clingy to my mother and apprehensive due to my multicultural background. When I reflect on that now I can pinpoint the reason I was […]
What are nits? And how to get rid of head lice
Every time the kids are at school or prep or kindy – anywhere that they spend lots of time with other kids – is a danger time for getting nits. It’s an ongoing battle against head lice as soon as the kids are there. For both first time cases and parents who have fought head […]
Do you keep all your children’s art?
As we approach the end of school holidays and it’s time to head back to reality, I have a moral dilemma … It’s been a busy break in our household, and keeping a four-year-old entertained for a few weeks has resulted in the following very unique pieces of creativity: 1 cardboard box gigglemobile (probably a result of
Creating a Strict Homework Routine
Homework is one of the most disliked aspects of going back to school. Creating a strict homework routine, and sticking to it, will ease the homework woes for everyone.
5 steps to buying the right school shoes
Buying the right school shoes can be a stressful parts of ‘back-to-school’ time. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right school shoes for your child.
Caring for new school shoes – how to make them last
After spending hours buying school shoes, it’s disheartening to have to buy new ones so soon again. Here are some suggestions for how to care for your child’s new school shoes.