Children need to be raised to have good learning habits in the same manner as they need to be raised to have healthy eating habits. It is important to keep in mind that ways of studying that are not fun and more difficult can nonetheless be more effective than the easier and more enjoyable methods. [...]

There are some tips regarding health that are so easy and simple they may seem rather silly, yet they are all true! If you eat spinach and eggs on a regular basis, your reflex actions will be much improved, while pineapple juice is surprisingly good for treating an irritating and persistent cough due to the fact that the juice [...]

"Congratulations Tahlia. A really proud moment and a huge thankyou to the Kip McGrath teachers at Greenhills for helping our daughter with gaining more self confidence and improving her skills. Congrats on your achievement Tahlia" Mel & Daniel, Tahlia’s parents. Tahlia – with her award for Outstanding Improvement in English

A quick an easy tip to help your child learn to spell. Plus it's fun too.   Write each word first in pencil. Then trace over each word five times. Each time you trace you use a DIFFERENT colour.  

There are sure-fire methods of ensuring that you can memorize facts, something that students in particular very much rely on, according to cognitive psychologists. Many teachers already recommend studying up to three nights before an exam or major test, and science agrees with them. Experts say that most people tend to underestimate the number of [...]

Everyone loves a good pizza, and just imagine the smile on your child's face with a lunch box treat like this. • Mini whole-wheat pitas • Pizza sauce • Shredded Cheese • Side of Fruit Let your child spoon some sauce into a small airtight container. In a lunchbox container, place cheese into one section, pita [...]

The brain is like every other part of your body – needing proper exercise and nutrients in order to continue functioning at the optimum level. Junk food has just as adverse an effect on cognitive function and brain power as it does on other areas of our bodies. Around twenty to thirty percent of all [...]

“Thank you for giving my son Jordan his confidence back. He has improved greatly in 10 weeks and is now passing his knowledge to his sister. I am very happy with the way Kip McGrath have the ability to get through to kids in an exciting way. Jordan is now more excited to do his [...]

Quick and easy lunch box idea that your children can make for themselves. Plus it is super tasty, what more could you ask for. Tortellini, leftover or freshly made • Grape Tomatoes • Cheese cut into chunks • Blanched Broccoli florets • Olive Oil • Parmesan Cheese Feel free to add other vegetables your kids prefer. [...]