We all know that reading books is a wonderful pastime to share with children.
Choosing books for your child, at any age, is easy if you keep these few handy tips below in mind, says Bill Conway, Principal Montessori East Pre and Primary School in Sydney.
1. Keep it real for young children (0-5 years)
Young children…
As technology becomes an extension of our own hands, more and more of our children are growing up from a young age with an iPhone, iPad or a TV screen as a major component of their daily lives.
The increased accessibility of handheld devices have expedited technology use at an alarming five times the recommended daily…
Preparing your child for the new world of work should begin early, says people management specialist Karen Gately.
She says it’s a tough environment out there but parents play an integral role in readying their child for success.
“The most important thing is to teach their child to understand and respect their strengths, pursue their passions and…
If your child is exhibiting signs of anxiety, changed eating and sleeping patterns, mood swings and avoiding social settings or does not want to go to school, bullying may be a potential cause, says a leading clinical child psychologist.
“We all know that conflict or fights between peers is a normal part of relationships and as…
Calling new mums, here are our breastfeeding tips. Theoretically, you only need boobs and a baby to breastfeed, but of course there are a few little helpers that can make this beautiful mother-baby bonding experience just a tad more comfortable for both of you...
While it's true that some nursing mums suffer from sore backs…
The beginning of the school year can be stressful for both parents and children. Settling back into school after a long break can be a difficult transition for children, but as the term goes on, most children settle into the routine of school life.
However, for some children, settling into the new term or school…
1. Many children at my daughter's school are participating in lots of outside of school activities. I do not think that my child would be able to cope with extra activities after school. Is she missing out?
Are you less of an adult because you can’t speak three languages, play every position in netball, pick…
The gorgeous down-to-earth 34-year-old is the new ambassador of ABC Reading Eggs, an educational online reading program for kids aged three to 13, and also holds down two media jobs – one as host of Melbourne’s Postcards, and another as a radio presenter on the KISS FM Network’s 3PM Pick-Up.
She also oversees her blog Rebecca…
If your children are becoming more discerning at the dinner table, you’re not alone, reveals startling new research.
OpenTable, a leading online restaurant reservation platform, has discovered that Australia’s new generation of food aficionados has an undeniable appetite for all-things gourmet.
Its new Gourmet Kids report reveals over a third (39%) of parents consider their children to…
After more than a year on the road with her young daughter, Sydney mum Evie Farrell says she’s still loving every minute of their thrill-ride together.
Originally intended as a 12-month escape to honour the memory of a dear friend who died from cancer, Evie, 43, says she and Emmie have a lot more adventures ahead…