Should we spend time teaching our kids to spell? If so, how, and what should we teach them?
Learning to spell is hard and time-consuming. Should we invest precious school time teaching kids how to spell? I think so....
Why are boys more at risk for reading problems like dyslexia than girls?
Peer-reviewed evidence tells us that: boys are 3-5 times more likely than girls to be referred to professionals for help...
Starting high school? 6 practical, evidence-based principles to help students succeed at STEM subjects
My undergraduate degree is in science, so I’m keen on: supporting clients to study and succeed in STEM subjects –...
My school-age child can’t write properly! How to help, including a practical (free) exercise you can use today
“I like platypuses. They are the best. They are awesome. Really cool.” “Augustus Caesar was a great Emperor. He did...
Worried about the HSC? 8 practical (and free) things you can do this week to get ready
For young adults doing the HSC, 2018 might seem daunting. So much information to absorb, with so little time! And...
Free resources to help our preschoolers and primary school-age kids to read
To help our kids to read, we need good tools to put independent, peer-reviewed research into practice. Decades of evidence-building tells us...