High School Kids
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Homework Help - Tips to Avoid Tears and Tantrums
Hated by children of all ages, nightly homework causes stress for parents all over the Northern Beaches and yet it is an inevitable part of school life for children from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
This article provides great homework survival tips and help for the whole family.
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Dealing With Disappointing Reports
It's a fair bet that your child doesn't want to bring a bad report home.
It's humiliating, intimidating, and lowers their self esteem.
This down to earth article presents strategies for overcoming a disappointing report and keeping kids motivated to keep trying...
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10 Tips to Avoid School Project Panic
School projects, public speaking assignments and homework... sometimes parents seem to work harder than kids to ensure that they are handed in on time!
Teacher Sonja Walker provides 10 practical tips to help your kids get the most out of their next school project.
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200 books for kids of all ages
This fantastic free list of more than 200 high quality children's books will help you fill your child's book shelves and make library visits a breeze.
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NAPLAN - A Testing Time for Kids
Soon, more than 6,000 kids in 70 northern beaches schools particpate in a national exam that identifies their skills in English and Maths.
Most Australian children in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 take part in the National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy - or as it is more commonly known - NAPLAN.
But what is this testing for? Teacher, Sonja Walker explains...
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High School - Here We Come!
The school has been chosen, the uniform bought and the new bus timetable committed to memory - but no matter how prepared you are, starting high school can still be nerve wracking for students and parents alike.
This article provides helpful advice and tips to help your child move into high school smoothly.
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Teaching Disorganised Kids to Get it Together
Developing good organisational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life... but many kids don't know how to get it together.
This helpful article provides 10 tips for helping your kids to get organised and learn to be accountable for their home and school responsibilities.
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Making Maths Count at High School
High school maths can be difficult for many kids. Concepts are new and become increasingly difficult as they progress through their secondary years. Teachers have a huge syllabus to get through and don't often have the time to painstakingly explain the basics to a minority in the class who don't understand.
And then, of course, there are the kids themselves...who won't ask questions because their peers are listening!
What can parents do to ensure that their child does not get overwhelmed by high school maths? Read on...
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Sex Education - Top 10 Tips for Talking with Kids
When it comes to talking to kids about growing up, parents rarely hold back. Typically we're eager to offer thoughts on every aspect of our children's lives - for example drugs, talking to strangers and responsible driving. But there's one topic that often poses a challenge: sex.
Karen Lieberman Trocolli, author of Like it is: A Teen Sex Guide, suggests that honesty, patience and planning are vital to successfully educating your children about sex.
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Tips for Keeping in Touch with Your Teenager
Life is busy for teenagers today. With school, sport, part time jobs and a social life to maintain, many kids complain that their parents don't understand the pressures they are under.
Teachers and children's health experts suggest that in order to survive the turbulent teenage years, both parties need to agree to terms which give kids certain freedoms in return for responsibilities.
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Is your child struggling at school?
The question of how to help children who are struggling at school is one that is fraught with emotion, concern and worry for many parents.
This article explains how the answer lies in maintaining a child's self esteem.
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Making the Most of Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teacher interviews can sometimes be daunting for everyone concerned.
A positive approach to your next meeting with your child's teacher could make a real difference to the rest of their school year.
Read on for some great advice and strategies to deal with those nerve wracking interviews.
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