Talking to Kids about War in Ukraine

In today’s digital age, it’s impossible to hide the frightening truth about global events from our children. Even if you shield them from it at home, your children are probably hearing this news from friends, teachers, or on social media. These… Continue Reading >

Isla’s Story

Isla was just 3 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Isla’s parents, Pam and Gareth, say the nightmare started with a bump on their daughter’s head. “I first noticed it when I was brushing her hair,” Pam… Continue Reading >

How can Aussie Mum’s and Dads gain confidence and reboot their health and fitness while juggling a busy lifestyle

Juggling a job, kids and a routine can seem overwhelming sometimes. As a parent, it’s easy to lose yourself day to day while trying to manage to stay afloat. Here are several things parents can do to help themselves stay… Continue Reading >

Raising an Eco-generation

How we care for our planet right now, will have a huge impact on the lives of future generations. There are so many ways we can reduce our carbon footprint, simply by altering small everyday behaviors. This might include something… Continue Reading >

Panic-free Parody

By Rachel Favilla   Fellow Australians, what we need right now is a good laugh and the uplifting atmosphere of a campfire sing-a-long. In light of the recent Bushfires, I feel that lighting any sort of fire would be in… Continue Reading >

How Drama Classes Prepare Kids for Life Beyond School

If your child tells you they want to be a musician, you encourage them to learn an instrument. If they tell you they want to be the next Ash Barty, you sign them up for tennis lessons. Perhaps they come… Continue Reading >

The benefits of exercise for kids during the pandemic: Why it’s more important than ever for kids to stay active

By Laura Sereno, BK’s Gymnastics Program Manager   We all understand the benefits of physical activity for our kids – it’s an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a crucial part of a child’s physical and mental development,… Continue Reading >

Ecopsychology – Why Being in Nature Makes our Kids Happy

In this modern age our children are spending increased amounts of time inside, and in front of screens. This increased indoor activity was prior to the global pandemic which has resulted in potential time spent isolating, lockdown or reduced access… Continue Reading >

How To Talk To Your Kids About Covid

By Dr Sandy Hopper   Let’s not sugar coat it; a pandemic is scary and even more so for children exposed to negative headlines throughout social media. There’s no doubt COVID is slowly making its way through our community, but… Continue Reading >

Quick and Simple Activities for the Kids

All day every day all I hear is “Come and play with me!!!!”  *repeat for eternity. Do you hear the same thing? Then you must be the parent of some small humans just like me. All around the world families… Continue Reading >