LEARNING AND FUTURE SUCCESS
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PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Why we need technology in our kid's lives
THEY'RE born in the digital era so it’s not unusual to see a pre-schooler swipe an iPad, launch an app or finger trace on a digital screen.
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REVIEW OF SMART PHONES AT SCHOOL
Parent concern sparks action
THE NSW Government has responded to parent concerns on the use of smartphones in schools, by establishing a review on the issue.
GUILTY PARENTS
Five things you should know
IT’S the guilty secret many parents are reluctant to admit aloud: no matter how much you love your kids, being a parent can make you feel bad.
MY SPECIAL CHILD
Why some children are narcissistic
By Eddie Brummelman
Postdoctoral researcher at University of Amsterdam
NARCISSISTIC children feel superior to others, believe they are entitled to privileges and crave admiration from others. When they don’t get the admiration they want, they may lash out aggressively.
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OUR KIDS AND TECHNOLOGY
What reserach tells us about tablet use
By Joan Stone
Director Cubbyhouse Childcare
IPAD and tablet ownership has more than doubled in the past few years – and as many parents are finding, children are highly proficient at using them.
Who decides what best for your children?
By Richard Fletcher
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Hsealth at University of Newcastle
SOCIAL issues involving young children and warring interest groups make good media fodder.
