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Hi - I am Les Scammell, a 50 plus (just) father of four girls all under five. We live in the SE corner of Queensland (Australia).

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Education > Primary School Issues Why boys struggle more than girls in elementary school: 5 of 20
Stopping boys from playing with aggressive toys like guns maybe interfering with their long term education. Now there is a controversial star if ever I saw one. However, psychologists are now coming to the view that suppressing a young boys natural play habits could have serious long term consequences. A new document issued ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Are our schools preparing our children for the future?: 45 of 94
Many schools are in crisis. While the situation varies from one school to another, many schools are facing larger classroom sizes, shorter face to face teaching hours, outdated textbooks, fewer activities like music. The curriculum is being designed more and more towards standardized test scores. Humanities, art, critical th... More..
Education > Financing College Shopping for alternative student loans: 1 of 1
Late in March 2009 one of the largest providers of student loans in the US changed their rules. Rather than deferring loans until their education was completed, SLM corporation, better known as Sallie Mae, now requires students to make monthly payments on their student loans commencing one month after taking out the loan. Th... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Helping your child through his first day of school: 5 of 7
Your child's first day at school is going to be full of so many mixed emotions. Your child is going to be excited yet nervous. You are going to be nervous, worried and yet excited for your child. The biggest help you can provide your child is to mask as many of your emotions as possible. Your child has their own emotions to ... More..