Why You Should Be Talking to Your Preschooler About Sex
It may be awkward to talk to your kids about anything relating to sex. Talking about sensitive topics like sexuality isn’t easy, especially if you […]
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Reading to kids is the best thing to do for their intelligence
I once read a quote by the children’s author, Emilie Buchwald, “Children are made readers in the laps of their parents,” and I couldn’t […]
Book Week costumes: 25 dress up ideas
When it comes to Book Week there are two types of mums: 1. Last minute mums who fashion a night-before costume out of socks […]
Book Week craft project: How to make a bookmark
But making your own bookmark is also a fun craft project to enjoy with the kids. As well as being a bookmark geek, I’m also […]
How to help your child with their school reader
The nightly reader shouldn’t put you in a panic. It’s a lovely time to bond with your child, see their reading growth, and get an […]
Vegans deface signs for polling booth sausage sizzle
“The smell of oppression!” Residents of Newtown in Sydney’s inner west may be surprised to learn that a humble sausage sizzle at a local preschool […]
Starting school young: Reasons you’ll want to wait a year
As 2016 continues to race by, across the country there is a group of parents with a big decision to make: Should they send their […]
Montessori is misunderstood: A reply
Recently we published a story about what kids get up to at Montessori kindergarten – an affectionate story that highlights the difference between the […]
Choosing a childcare centre: what to look out for
When you have young children, at some stage in their early lives, you’re going to be faced with making educational choices one their behalf. Whether […]
Unboxing videos: Are our kids addicted to watching online?
‘Unboxing’ videos are the biggest thing on YouTube! Millions of kids around the world logon to watch someone take a new toy out of […]