Believe us, you need a study playlist in your life! Listening to gentle music has been proven to help with cognitive tasks, it helps your brain function and allows it to process new information faster and more effectively. It does this by; 1. Improving a person’s mood which in turn leads to less distractions, and …
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Being prepared for year 11 – which in Australia means senior high school – feels almost as daunting as getting your five-year-old ready for ‘big school’. Only this time the school is actual big school and your five-year-old is HUGE. My son starts year 11 in three weeks time. I was actually quite surprised by …
Have you been watching Eddie Woo on Teenage Boss on the ABC? It’s a top show to watch with the kids. Eddie challenges teens to take charge of the family finances for a month and that starts out about as hilariously as you’d expect. The kids all come good, though, which got me thinking about …
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Parent involvement in their child’s learning can help improve how well they do in school. However, when it comes to knowing how to help kids with homework, it’s not so simple. By Melissa Barnes, Monash University and Katrina Tour, Monash University While it’s important to show …
I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I say that I’ve got parenting regrets. There are so many, many things I wish I’d done differently. Of course, coulda woulda shoulda. Brought to you by Stockspot. I try not to dwell on my parenting regrets, but the fact is, there are a few that I’m really …
With all the distractions we’re presented with from the internet and other forms of media these days, it can be very difficult for kids to focus on homework. It is so convenient to tweet what you’re doing, text your friends, watch Smosh on YouTube, or to do an infinite number of things when you’re supposed to be …