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Wondering what exactly the jobs of the future are? Learn about the career paths of some of the inspiring young people who are studying, working and volunteering at Lot Fourteen every day!

What does your child dream of doing with their future? Are they good with their hands and think they might master a trade or passionate about making a difference? Maybe they’re entrepreneurial and you think they could work in a startup which invents a new piece of world-changing technology. Whatever their career ambitions, they can make them happen in space… and you can find out how at the Australian Space Discovery Centre!

On the site of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital on North Terrace, there’s a big buzz around the new innovation precinct and we’re super interested to find out more! We’re wondering whether we can visit and whether it holds the key to creating the jobs of the future for the next generation. But first up, we want to know what an innovation precinct is. To find out, we chatted to Lot Fourteen’s State Project Lead Di Dixon to get the lowdown.

When it comes to children, our reflex is to shield them from failure. We’ll rush in to rescue, lower the bar or make up awards so that everyone gets a gold star. Kasey Edwards and Christopher Scanlon tell us how, by teaching them to fail, we can help our children succeed.

Entering middle and high school is a big transition that occurs right when children are developing their own identity, experiencing social comparison, facing new experiences and getting overwhelmed by hormones and big feelings. It’s no wonder it can be a bumpy ride sometimes.

In South Australia, families have a wide range of schooling options including a Catholic Education. Through commitment to educational excellence, Catholic schools provide quality learning in a Catholic context, from the early years through to year 12, instilling values that will last well beyond the schooling experience. We chat with Dr Neil McGoran from Catholic Schools SA about what makes a Catholic Education a choice worth making.

After nearly 5 decades in this industry, extensive travel, study and experience, Lesley and Tara from Blue Dolphin Swim shout from the rooftops, ‘why wouldn’t you teach your children to swim!’ Your child’s aquatic education provides them with opportunities for fun, safety and aquatic independence they will appreciate for their lifetime – and may even save their life.

Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of Cyber Safety and was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. Susan gives us the 10 things we need to teach our children about cyberspace.

Every time we give our children an opportunity to access nature, we’re improving their physical and emotional wellbeing. Importantly, we are also building our connections with each other. Nature Play SA give us their top tips for engaging children in nature.

In today’s rapid and ever-changing world, leading independent school Westminster recognises the importance of empowering students to lead their own classroom learning journey while connecting them to real-world experiences.

From drums and guitars, to musicals and music production, the internationally renowned Musical Futures program is igniting a love for music at St Peter’s Woodlands.

There are so many aspects to developing amazing, resilient, driven young athletes… Sports Psychologist and Super Coach Jenny Williams gives us the score on the most important factors to developing Junior Athletes.

University of South Australia researchers are calling for parents to check on their small snoozers before switching off for the night to avoid undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing.

Embrace Kids, Taryn Brumfitt’s follow-up to her 2016 break-out documentary Embrace has been officially green lit for production, with The South Australian Film Corporation and Screen Australia today announcing production investment for the film.

In the last few weeks, ‘Maths Wars’ headlines have dominated the national educational conversation providing a new debate for educational leaders to weigh in on. Head of Junior School at Seymour College, Katharyn Cullen, talks us through the approach to Mathematics education at Seymour.