Is my child gifted?
A gifted child is not a 3 year old who invents relativity. The common myth of a gifted child is unrealistic and may do harm because it prevents so many people from accepting “giftedness” in gifted children they meet. So, if a gifted child isn’t one who toddles about in nappies composing symphonies and inventing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Bullying at school – how to recognise it and help your kids
Bullying at school makes life even more stressful for the children and parents involved. We need to know how to recognise it and how to help our kids.
8 things kids stress about before school starts – and how to help them
The symptoms of anxiety about school can be broad and many, so it is important to take notice of any change in your child’s normal behaviour or temperament. Here are 8 things a child might worry about and how to help them
7 things you might not realise about teachers
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions I receive as a teacher and what I say back to people who jest about the amount of holidays we get!
6 no-fuss ways to deal with NAPLAN results
As a parent how can you manage your child’s NAPLAN results in a way that does not impact negatively on self esteem and confidence and or create anxiety around exams? The key is to minimise the fuss surrounding NAPLAN. Here are few tips.
30 awesome picture books for children
Here’s our list of 30 of the best picture books for children. It isn’t exhaustive – there are so many awesome children’s books out there – but it is a good place to start.