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Beating the Bullies: A Guide for Parents
by Dr. Lucy Blunt Often children do not let their parents know there is a problem. Once the parents find out however, they usually have a very strong protective reaction. This can range from wanting to thump the bully (dads often feel like this) to wanting to confront the bully's parents, ...read more »
Etiquette to the Rescue!- Manners for Kids
by Marina Passalaris “The hardest job kids today face is learning good manners without seeing any.” – Fred Astaire... In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society where emails and texts have largely replaced face-to-face interactions and rude behavior such as people texting at the dinner table are increasingly ...read more »
How to Praise Kids the Right Way
by the Editor Parents praise their children in a variety of ways. They might say, "You worked really hard" after completing a challenging task or "You're a very smart girl." Or they might offer general comments such as "Great" or "You got it." While all of these phrases sound positive, research has shown that they have different effects. ...read more »
Seven Benefits of Craft Projects for Kids & Families
by Eliza Muldoon I embarked on regular crafting sessions with my daughter Lotte after delivering a series of lectures about art making and creativity at UNSW College of Fine Arts. During one of the lectures I realised that despite my passionate ramblings about the potential benefits of art making and creativity on individuals and their communities, I hadn’t made room for creative projects in our family’s life. ...read more »
Actionable Ways to Teach Children Finances
by Daniel Schuler Teaching financial responsibility to your children need not be a chore for anyone involved. Incorporating lessons about finances into age-appropriate games, careful administration of an allowance and seizing teaching moments as you lead your own life all serve to instill financial prudence. ...read more »
Terms of Entry for 'Beating the Bullies' Competition - Ends June 7, 2013
'Beating the Bullies' Competition
Enter for your chance to WIN a copy of 'Beating the Bullies' by Lucy Blunt.
Ben is being bullied at school. There is a group of boys who kick him, shove him and call him names. But how can he tell his parents? Will they understand? And what if he tells them and it just gets worse? Designed for 7-11 year old boy and girl readers, this book is both a children's chapter book novel and a resource for parents and teachers..
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Book: Beating the Bullies
Beating the Bullies
Author: Lucy Blunt
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Ben is being bullied at school. There is a group of boys who kick him, shove him and call him names. But how can he tell his parents? Will they understand? And what if he tells them and it just gets worse? Designed for 7-11 year old boy and girl readers, this book is both a children's chapter book novel and a resource for parents and teachers.
Email Update April/May 2013
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e-Update April/May 2013 FOCUS ON> Kids and Finances, Craft Projects, Praising Kids, Etiquette ...plus comps and more! |
National Approach to School Funding Announced
April 2013 The Federal Government has today set out its plan for proper resourcing of all our classrooms, teachers and schools for generations to come, to take Australian schools into the top five in the world. The National Plan for School Improvement will establish a new, fairer school funding approach, based on the needs of individual students and linked to reforms that will improve school performance. ...read more »
Schools Do Matter: Impact on University Entrance
April 2013 Schools matter when it comes to students’ tertiary entrance rankings and university enrolment, according to a new report, The impact of schools on young people’s transition to university. ...read more »
