I think schools have Bakerman and cake sales just to remind parents who is in charge. It is frowned upon to grab a pa…
Sometimes the teacher just has to deal with it
You arrive to fetch your child and the teacher says your child is not talking or she is biting or she won’t use the t…
The low down on extra mural activities
Sending your child to school for the first time can be a daunting exercise, but it is also an exciting milestone for …
What teachers really want you to buy them
My mom was a teacher. My brother and I used to love the end of year teachers gift haul. There was generally loads of …
School labelling made easy
I have four school going children. Which means 4 sets of stationery, school clothes and bags. Trying to keep track of…
How to deal with the end of the year overwhelm
Most of us can’t wait for the long summer holidays at the end of the year. We save and plan and count down to the day…
Please stop putting sugar in your child’s lunch box
Welcome back to Schooled with Laura. Today I am talking about something considered controversial, but I am speaking f…
Does a toddler need a report card?
The second term of most schools has started, which means a report card has been sent out or will be sent out shortly.…
How to handle conflict with teachers
If your child starts school in Grade R, they will have a minimum of 13 teachers. Depending on how the schools work, t…
When a teacher suggests your child needs therapy
As a mom of 4 kids between the ages of 2 and 13; I have faced the hugest variety of situations, challenges, decisions…