Young mum, Rania Saab a lawyer from Sydney, was concerned that her infant daughter, Alana, may lag behind in her development due to the disruption of in-person physiotherapy appointments for Alana’s hypotonia. Rania has cochlear implants for her hearing loss. However, using Zoom, Rania was...
Emma Ranie is determined to buck the norm by not planning activities for her children throughout the holidays. Left to their own devices, alone in the backyard for a couple of hours, the children have forgotten their ‘boredom’, and are deeply embroiled in creating an entire...
“As Australians are packing up their cars and hitting the road to experience some of Australia’s spectacular scenery in a safe way, it’s important to keep some family-friendly pit stops front of mind to keep little ones engaged throughout the journey. With domestic travel resuming...
35 staycation ideas to help stay away from screen time and get your family fun back these holidays. There are ideas for all ages to keep them busy during the school holidays. Check out number 35 in case you decide that you want to keep...
Heavy TV and computer use can impact children’s academic results...
Most adults will remember spending much of their childhood playing outdoors without much parental supervision, writes Avril Rowley. But fears for children’s safety plus the demands of modern life mean many parents don’t allow their children the same freedoms. We live in an age where people...
In a world where physical distancing and social isolation have become the new norm, there’s a greater need to empathise with one another, to be understanding and to stay connected, writes Ling Wu We need empathy*, more than ever before. But where does it start? I...
Learn2Swim Week returns nationwide for its seventh year 25 Sep - 4 Oct Last year, 19 children under five tragically drowned in Australia , 12 in backyard pools. To help prevent tragic deaths, Poolwerx and Kids Alive have partnered with Australia’s swim schools to offer free...
In lots of simple ways parents can help their kids understand and enjoy maths, writes Kylie Robson Teaching maths concepts has long been considered the domain of the classroom teacher, with many parents often feeling unable to help their kids develop this skill. However, parents already...
“Is my child ready for school?” It’s a question many parents ask as their child reaches the age of four or five. The first five years of a child’s life is crucial in the development of their social and emotional skills, as well as their communication, language,...
