Opinion

Charts are good. Almost as good as lists, especially with gold stars

Karen Hardy
Updated July 2 2021 - 12:36am, first published February 14 2021 - 12:00am
A reward chart can be a useful parenting tool, even for parents. Picture: Shutterstock
A reward chart can be a useful parenting tool, even for parents. Picture: Shutterstock

Hope you're all settling back into the back-to-school routine. That you've got your schedule sorted out, things pencilled in your diary and that you're on top of it all. I hope too your children are coping with these early weeks of being back in the classroom. It's a big adjustment after 12 weeks of holidays, let alone if it's their first experience of schooling.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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