Back to School Articles

Monday 23 Jan 2023 · Parenting

Starting School Well: the ABCs of Transitioning to School

For some children, starting school is one step closer to becoming a grown up, this academic says it’s important to help them transition well.

Monday 19 Feb 2018 · Parenting

The Five Essential Ingredients for a Great School Lunchbox

If you’re feeling daunted by another year of school lunch-making, these tips from nutritionist and dietitian Cindy Williams will help get you inspired.

Wednesday 31 Jan 2018 · Parenting

13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’

I’m realising that asking the question "how was school today?" gets about as much response as it does when my wife asks me, "how was work today?" - "Good".

Wednesday 17 Jan 2018 · Parenting

14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays

It's not long now until the kids go back to school! There's still time for a few last minute activities to keep that holiday feeling going.