Choosing a school is a huge decision that many parents agonize over for years before their child’s primary school education begins. In this excerpt from her best-selling book, SCHOOL READY: A practical and supportive guide for parents with sensitive kids,...
Building school readiness skills in children At preschool, your child probably has one teacher and a couple of other staff that they knew well. In early childhood education settings, children’s daily routine is very structured, and your child has comforting...
Separation anxiety affects thousands of Australian children. While separation anxiety is common in toddlers, when your sensitive child is older and needs to manage the demands of preschool or school, it’s really important to give them the skills they need to be...
In the world of education, there’s a fine line between being an engaged parent and an overbearing one. While it’s natural to want the best for your child, parents who make unrealistic demands of teachers and other school staff can inadvertently hinder,...
Do I send my child to primary school, or do we wait another year? This is an age-old question, and can cause parents a lot of anxiety. There are so many things to consider when making that decision, so speech pathologists at Kids First share their top 5 speech and...
