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 […]
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 […]
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.
Buying school shoes online – size comparison chart
Comparing sizes between different countries’ sizing systems can be hard. Here is a quick shoe size comparison chart to help you find the right size online.
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