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Does Your Child Learn the Hard Way?

By Michael Grose     Does your child act before he thinks?  Does your child pat a dog, even though you warn him not to?  Would your child ignore a 'wet paint, don't touch' sign and check it out for themselves?  If you're busy nodding your head then chances are your child likes to learn through trial and error.

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Have Your Say on the Australian National Curriculum!

School Subjectsby the Editor     The Australian National Curriculum was launched early this week (March 1, 2010), and all Australians are invited to visit the new website and have their say.  The purpose of the new National Curriculum is to deliver a set of national education goals to better prepare young people for their participation in a changing world.

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Helping Your Child Overcome Fear and Anxiety

by Dr. Janet Hall     Fears are a normal and healthy part of growing up. Fears and worries will also vary and change depending on the age and development of your child. (eg. It is normal for younger children to be frightened of big dogs and for older kids to be worried about what their peers think of them).

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Effective Reading and Comprehension for Kids

by Ronit Baras, Family Matters     Reading is an important tool for gaining knowledge. When I was a kid, my teachers provided us most of the knowledge we got. Today, my kids get most of their new knowledge by themselves, much of it by reading. In fact, I believe that getting our kids to love reading is the single most significant thing we can do for them.

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