9:45 am today

Back to school tips

From Summer Times, 9:45 am today

Schools are about to be back in session for 2025, and with that can come a rollercoaster of emotions.

Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom.

It can be hard to know how to support as a parent, and with us to share some timely advice is Ingrid Kemp, part of the team at the Life Education Trust, known for their friend Harold the Giraffe.

Teacher with schoolgirls reading storybook in classroom at primary school

Photo: Sydney Bourne / Cultura Creative via AFP