What Age Do Kids Learn Best?
Is there a special time when our children’s brains are more open to learning new skills like reading, writing and playing a musical instrument? And is ‘earlier’ always ‘better’?...
26 May, 2022
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Gozleme Of Lamb, Mint, Feta And Spinach
This weekend-markets favourite is easier to make than it seems, and well worth the effort, writes Sally Love.
12 May, 2022
Montessori,Steiner or Reggio Emilia: which childcare philosophy is best for your family?
Up to 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life, report Nadia Wilson-Ali and Marianne Knaus. Early learning matters, and creates a solid foundation for future development. Philosophical underpinnings in early education matter too. They influence the interactions between teachers and children,...
26 April, 2022
5 ways to be more creative
Melissa Cowan explores ways to get your creative mojo back. At 10 years old, I wrote a song called ‘Dreams’ that was destined to reach #1 on Rage. My girl band rehearsed it and we recorded it onto cassette. One day, someone played me the Gabrielle 1993 hit song...
26 April, 2022
Hoisin And Sweet Chilli Chicken
Here's a deep-flavoured chicken dish to please the peckish, writes Heidi Rozitis.
26 April, 2022
A Noteworthy Cause
To push or not to push? That is the question when it comes to music lessons, writes Cathy Douglas. As a parent of three primary-school-aged children, I’ve agonised over music lessons. After all, it’s just not worth the effort if the child isn’t enjoying it. Is...
13 April, 2022
Hummingbird Loaf Cake
This Hummingbird Loaf cake from Donna Hay is one of our favourite after-school-snacks! It makes a family sized loaf for all to enjoy. Ingredients 2 cups (300g) self raising (self-rising) flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons mixed spice 1½ cups (260g) brown sugar 4 eggs,...
13 April, 2022
Getting Kids Into Nature
Caroline Webster, author and founder of the blog Caro & Co, chats to us about motherhood and encouraging unstructured play in kids; getting them off technology and exploring the outdoors instead....
07 April, 2022
The Parents’ Playbook
It might be child’s play, but play is also a great parenting tool....
10 March, 2022
Get ready for school: school readiness checklist
Download the full checklist CHILDMAGS.COM.AU BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST...
26 January, 2022