Amazing Evolution: The Journey of Life by Anna Claybourne & Wesley Robins, Illustrator (Ivy Press, Murdoch Children’s Books, HB, RRP$29.99) Age Group 9-12 years This book is fascinating—clearly organised and illustrated in a very informative way. From Chapter 1: What is Evolution to Chapter 4: Evolution in...
While Nicole Hall received an earful of unhelpful advice, her son’s hearing problems went undiagnosed. My son Sam is five years old. He has auditory-processing difficulties and social-skills problems – and I believe the situation was preventable. I was constantly on guard, ready to leap in and...
As a kids allergy nurse Heidi Young points out that giving your babies these common allergenic foods before they turn one, can greatly reduce their risk of developing an allergy to it. We now know that the best way to prevent allergies in our children is...
Deb Hunt explores how involvement in theatre and youth arts can make a big difference in young people’s lives. “There’s a place for every kind of personality in theatre. Some kids are ready to be big, while others have soft voices and quiet personalities, but they...
Anne Fitzsimmons’ children may not be great athletes, but they are good sports. I was never good at sport. Any sport. Even the ubiquitous tunnel ball and captain ball. So I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find my children have all followed in...
