Why is STEM Education so important for children?

Did you know that it is estimated that 75 per cent of jobs are within industries requiring skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)? We are seeing a strong national demand for STEM skills as Australian businesses are looking to hire… Continue Reading >

Parents encouraged to change the conversation from feeling the pressure of home-schooling to distance learning

As parents across the nation juggle work and home life, re-framing education expectations is an important step in the current time of uncertainty With parents across the nation keeping their children at home due to the COVID-19 crisis – supporting… Continue Reading >

Fun & Healthy Recipes to Bake with the Kids

We are all stuck at home and we don’t know for how long so it’s important we look at things we can do. There has never been a more important time to take care of our health from home so… Continue Reading >

You’re concerned about your baby’s head shape – what’s next?

By Rebecca Micallef Having a baby is one of life’s most amazing gifts but it can also be a very stressful time to navigate. Many parents often have questions about the shape of their baby’s heads, and whether the head… Continue Reading >

Talking to our children about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As an adult the topic of COVID 19 or as we all know it as Coronavirus or Corona for short is everywhere, it is all we are talking about, reading about, seeing memes about and focusing on. There are fears… Continue Reading >

Practising self-care now that your child is at school

Susan Spelic Reading Advocate and Parent   Once your child has gone into their classroom you may have choices. If you are working, you might need to race to work but if the day is yours to do important errands… Continue Reading >

4 Reasons Why Family Portraits Are Important For A Child’s Development

Media brought to you by Flat-Rate Photography Virtually everyone has a camera in their pocket these days, but it’s no substitute for a professional family portrait you can hang proudly in your home. When you think of your own childhood… Continue Reading >

Bullying V Bad Behaviour

The term bullying is an emotive term often used to describe negative interactions between two children or two adolescents. It is important to understand the difference between bullying behaviour and bad behaviour as they are not the same thing. The… Continue Reading >

A day at the beach with Eczema.

For most people “let’s go to the beach” means everyone put their cozies on, grab some towels and let’s go! But not for us. Allergies and anaphylaxis aside there is thought and strategic planning that goes into a “spontaneous” afternoon… Continue Reading >

4 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited About Reading Books

Media kindly brought to you by School Yard Publishing Stories In a world of increasing screen time, it can be an uphill battle to get kids off the iPad, iPhone and gaming devices in favour of a book. Exposure to… Continue Reading >