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Thursday 20 January 2011 Latest Parenting and Education News
Thursday 20 January 2011 - Links to Latest Parenting and Education news: Cyberbully Gets Jail Time ~ Caring for Child with Disability ~ Telling a Son He is Lazy ~ Parenting Programs but Not For All ~...
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Do You Know How to Keep Your Children Safe Online?
You can help guide your children to enjoy the best of the online world by becoming aware of how they use the internet, understanding the types of risks they face and learning strategies to manage...
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10 Myths about Internet Safety and Children
Following a survey of 25000 children and their parents across Europe, a report was published called EU Kids Online; researchers aimed to provide information for policy makers about educating children...
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Australian Children Exposed to Greater Risks Online than European Children
Four hundred Australian children (9 to 16 years old) and their parents, were interviewed for an Australian study about risks and safety for children on the internet. And by comparing the results of...
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We Moved Schools For Our Son To Find His Tribe
I knew from very early on that I had a sensitive child on my hands. Actually it was my mother who commented first but that’s the way it goes when he was my first child and her 7th grandchild. “He’s...
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Every Australian School Should Play This in Class - Bullying
Words not required to describe this extremely moving video. We dare you to watch it without being moved to tears, or at least rivetted to the spot. Australian singer Bec Cole's son made this video. "...
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Reducing Aggression by Teaching Teens that People Can Change
When adults see media coverage of teens reacting aggressively to minor provocation, they often assume this behaviour is influenced by a teenager’s family background and experiences. And although a...
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Do You Understand the Risks of Apps on Your Child's Mobile Device?
With increasing numbers of children under 13 years of age receiving iPods, computer tablets, and smart phones for their own use, it’s important for parents to understand the dangers of handing over an...
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Interview with Megan Mitchell – Australia's National Children's Commissioner
This week, happychild had the privilege of speaking with Megan Mitchell, Australia’s first National Children’s Commissioner. We were interested to understand more about her role and what she has to...
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