A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.

What was your favourite children’s book when you were growing up? Do you remember your favourite characters? Is there any part of them that resonate with you now as an adult? I think we all agree how important it is… Continue Reading >

Too many books? I think what you mean is not enough bookshelves.

“You can’t possibly buy any more books, we have no room!” -my husband, circa, 2015. I have a problem, it’s a children’s book collection problem. As a teacher, I had a little stash of books that I had collected along the… Continue Reading >

Encouraging your child to read

Earlier this year my son started school and with that we’ve been introduced to the daily ‘reader’. If you’re the parent of a school aged child you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Every night your child brings home a… Continue Reading >

Meet Graeme Mawson – Dad’s Group Leader for Healesville.

Graeme Mawson is one of our Dads group leaders, find out about his experience starting up Dads of Healesville and some of his tips and tricks about being a Dad.   You’re facilitating Dads of Healesville (DGI), tell us a… Continue Reading >

Blinky Bill’s Sugar Cookies

Blinky Bill’s Sugar Cookies! (From Allrecipes) Preparation: 20 min Cook: 8 min Ready in 2 hours (allows time for chilling) 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2… Continue Reading >