School Age: 5-8 years
Uniforms, new friends and school lunches - there's so much to learn. Discover how you can support your child's development. Plus articles from around the ABC.
Ed pod
Subscribe to Radio National's new education podcast program. A mix of education stories from early childhood to the end of secondary school.
Your relationship with your school aged child: what to expect
How you can help your child navigate a new world where making friends is all important.
ABC Stories relevent to School Age kids
Obesity and antioxidants
5 December 2008
Overweight or obese children use up antioxidants from fruit and vegetables much faster than other children, new research suggest.
Nightmares
5 December 2008
Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a Canadian study.
Allergies
28 November 2008
When it comes to allergies there seem to be as many questions as there are answers. Here we ask the experts to answer five common allergy questions.
Parenting in Pictures
Our step by step guides include breastfeeding techniques, CPR and changing nappies.
ABC TV for Kids
Find out when your kids favourite shows are on.
Activities for School Age Kids
Roller Rumble
Flying fridges and hiding in a portaloo - are you ready to rumble?
Billycart Racing
Build an old-school billycart and race to town.
Splatt T-Shirt Maker
Fashionista tweenies can design their own threads.
