Learning Difficulties in Primary School

Leanne Tran   Children can have difficulties learning at school for a range of different reasons. There is a wide range of normal learning and some children take longer to get there, but are still a learning within normal expectations…. Continue Reading >

Time to Let Go!

With holidays now over and school and child care happening, many parents have to face that phase of getting their children comfortable with the idea of returning to school.  For many children, particularly those who are just starting child care,… Continue Reading >

Rainbow Families and Primary School

There are many factors rainbow families consider when choosing a primary school. These include: whether the school is local, or in an area thought to be open-minded and rainbow family-friendly; whether it has good policy and practice in relation to… Continue Reading >

ABC Reading Eggs

Ready, set, read! See how fast your child’s reading skills improve with ABC Reading Eggs – the multi-award winning online reading program for kids aged 2–13. Designed by Aussie educators, the program uses scientific research to teach your child phonics,… Continue Reading >

School Readiness and what you need to know.

The decision about when your child should start school can be a hard one to make. Many people think that being school ready means that your child must know how to read and write but these skills are often secondary… Continue Reading >

Fruit Salad Fun

Hot summer days call for fun new activities I say! If it’s too hot to be outside all day here’s a fun activity to fill a lazy summer afternoon that will fill their bellies with nutritious fruit and get their… Continue Reading >

Step Up, Step Back: A Father-Cub Relationship

Written by: Dr Matthew Roberts Website: My Doctor’s Handwriting   As my son was invested into his Cub Scout Pack a few years ago, I found myself standing back a bit from the action. There he stood alongside his fellow rookies,… Continue Reading >