The requirement for our children to do homework has been an infamous debate among teachers, parents, experts and students for quite some time. However, with the benefits of homework established, especially for senior students, the skill set of an independent… Continue Reading >
By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet Have you noticed more Joy than Chaos lately or more Chaos than Joy? Perhaps your days are so busy and chaotic you didn’t notice the moments of Joy pop up! Joy is a… Continue Reading >
New mums face many kinds of emotional challenges when it comes to feeding a newborn. For many it takes time, patience and practice and with the right tips and tricks, mums can tackle breastfeeding head on. Dr Nicole Highet from… Continue Reading >
By Jane Kilkenny Finding positive role models for our kids can be challenging. Our traditional superheroes are fantasy characters that kids love to idolize. Fantasy characters are an excellent way to encourage kids to use their imagination and have some… Continue Reading >
The kids have gone back to school and so the morning struggle to get out of the door on time has once again begun. So I have drawn on what worked in his kindergarten years as well as advice given… Continue Reading >
Resilience is a complex concept, yet it is often a tangible goal for parents when they think of their hopes and dreams for their child. Everyone would love for their child to be “resilient”, but what does it really mean. … Continue Reading >
Many new or expecting parents share similar fears and concerns during this time and my hope is to offer some best practice researched advice, strategies and recommendations for families to try, because if there is one thing I have learnt… Continue Reading >
by Sam Wood Most people know me as the health and fitness expert but what a lot of people don’t know is that my passion for fitness extends well beyond adults. In 2007 I founded Gecko Sports, Australia’s first ever… Continue Reading >
Being able to catch a ball is a basic gross motor skill that can have a big influence on your child’s future motivation and ability to participate in sports with their friends and for fitness. For your child to successfully… Continue Reading >
Mrs Jay Anderson Dogs. Lots of people have a dog, or grew up with a dog. Some couples get a dog, so they may say….to practice to caring for a child. Others get a dog for their child. Perhaps… Continue Reading >
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