I’d been expecting it, but it happened embarrassingly quickly. In fact, it was when my son hit Year 5 that I had to quietly mention I was no longer capable of helping…
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21+ things to know about starting high school
When your kid is starting high school, it’s almost as daunting as when they started ‘big school’. Because, let’s face it, high school is the real big school. Starting high school is…
16 awesome book series for reluctant readers of all ages
Many kids love books from the moment they are taught to read, but other kids are very reluctant readers indeed. Sure, they get the hang of their ABCs and can plow through…
9 really brilliant and really useful Back to School tips
I’m not sure why we call them ‘back to school‘ tips. Kids go ‘back to school’ a small number of times, but they are ‘at school’ for thousands, and thousands of days.…
The anxious mum guide to back to school
Anxiety over change can be triggered by anything. A new school routine, going on holiday, changing jobs, moving house. Any routine change can mess with your brain-space. Yep, back to school is torture…
DAD Film review: This film is so important for dads of kids on the spectrum
“When you get that diagnosis, it’s like a kick in the guts.” This is one of the opening lines in DAD film, a documentary by Autism Awareness Australia. It’s based on the lives of…