When a child is diagnosed with autism, his or her future is uncertain. While the media often focuses on more fashionable treatments for autism, such as special diets and supplements, we should have no illusions about the importance of early intervention. It’s about grabbing a child’s...
As schools, teachers and students adapt to the pressures of COVID, questions have been raised about how inclusive education can be provided during remote learning. Inclusive education means providing high-quality schooling that's fair and equitable for all students. It means every child is welcomed and valued...
There’s an excellent new breed of non-fiction for young readers coming from publishers, writes Margaret Hamilton. With Christmas not very far away, there are ideas here for gift books for all ages. I recommend these. Also some non-fiction books are mentioned in this list. There’s an...
Christmas gift-giving this year will not be 'as normal', write Flavio Romero Macau and Reza Kiani Mavi. Don't procrastinate or it will be too late! Santa Claus is the ultimate global logistics worker, magically delivering gifts all over the world in a single night. The rest of...
by Andrea McArthur “Is it Kindy Day today, I want to go!” This is what I have heard every day this year after my four-year-old started kindergarten in 2020. Enrolling Taylor into Alderley Kindergarten has been one of my best parenting decisions to date. This year...
As we approach the gift-giving season Professor Luke Nottage warns that it's time to put safety first, as recalls of children’s products have increased 88% from 2011 to 2017. The death of Brittney Conway, the three-year-old Gold Coast girl killed by swallowing a button battery, has...
One-third of all preschools may lack a qualified teacher in the next four years, reports Megan O'Connell, if nothing changes, her new modelling shows. Currently, half of all early childhood teachers have a bachelor degree, with a further one-third still working towards one. With many expected...
Clinical Psychologist, Prof Amanda Gordon, looks how parents can support this milestone School is the most important social network for children there is. As children move from infants to primary to high school, the importance of their friendships increases, almost proportionally to their independence. Children need...
Revamped, Reopened and General Admission is Free! The Australian Museum (AM) in Sydney will reopen to the public on Saturday 28 November after a 15 month $57.5m building transformation which has significantly increased public spaces and improved amenities within the historic museum complex on the corner...
As mother to four-year-old twins Annika and Isabelle, and a 12-month-old boy, Frances Waterford was the President of the Eastern Suburbs Multiple Birth Association in Sydney. We asked her for pointers on how those of us with one-at-a-time kids can best include families with multiples. Every...
