How To Make STEM Exciting

Media kindly brought to you by Professor Plums Nerd: by definition, the oxford dictionary characterises this as someone who is ‘Unfashionable and socially inept or boringly studious.’ Undoubtedly this conception can be seen as being discourteous and disrespectful. What is… Continue Reading >

How to respond to your child’s anxiety about COVID-19

As concerns about COVID-19 intensify, many parents are wondering how to talk to their children about the virus. Most children will be aware that something significant is happening and it’s natural for them to experience some anxiety. Here are some… Continue Reading >

Tips for families about COVID-19 from Dr Tanya Unni, Amtan Medical Centre founder and director

The rumours and misconceptions about COVID-19 are spreading at a faster rate than the novel virus. We have to be mindful of the misleading rumours during such a critical period of pandemic, since wrong information can lead to undesirable outcomes. Here are some of the… Continue Reading >

Do your kids realise Food Is Medicine?

By Clare Zivanovic ND   Imagine it’s dinner time and your family is sitting at the table. You plate up the meal you’ve somehow found time to create, place it in front of your kids and hear, “Ugh, do I… Continue Reading >

World Sleep Day (WSD) 2020

This year’s international theme is Better Sleep. Better Life. Better Planet. This is a global day highlighting the importance of sleep and calls upon communities around the world to take some action in relation to sleep health. The Sleep Health… Continue Reading >

Fun things to do with a Washing Basket

There are many regular everyday items around the house you can use to have fun with your little one and also support their development. One of our favourites is the humble washing basket. Is it a car? A pirate ship?… Continue Reading >

Does the teaching suit your child?

There is a quote that floats amongst the teaching pages I follow and it reads: “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” It won’t come as any surprise that all… Continue Reading >

How to prepare for labour and birth

Renee Adair   We prepare ourselves for so many of life’s big transitions. Take your wedding day for example.  You seek out advice and information, you research and ask questions, you explore all of your options and most of us… Continue Reading >

StartingBlocks.gov.au – helping you find quality Outside School Hours Care

Starting school can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for children and their families. Amid all the preparations, families may be trying to decide who will take care of their children before and after school. If your child is… Continue Reading >

Eczema, all-night lullabies, and finding something that works for your child.

Common skin condition causing many a disturbed night’s sleep! When my little guy was 6 months old just a mention of the words ‘eczema rash’ sent sleep-deprived me, into a flap. And for good reason; this nasty and very itchy… Continue Reading >