The two books below are my featured books, writes Margaret Hamilton, because they deserve special attention but the others I received from publishers coming out in March— all special in themselves. The Tree Of Ecstasy And Unbearable Sadness by Matt Ottley. RRP $39.99 (Dirt Lane Press). Words...
Maxine Clark’s son begins to ponder the more obvious markers of his Jamaican heritage. “Your mum’s brown,” a little girl at my son’s childcare centre announced matter-of-factly to him when I arrived to pick him up last week. It wasn’t a criticism; it wasn’t an insult....
Far from being a quiet time, a child’s middle years - between ages eight and 12 – can be transformative. But according to Dr Lisa Mundy we need to better understand those changes. I’ve always been fascinated by what happens during childhood. I’m really interested...
Not many more sleeps until Christmas, and all those long lunches and get-togethers with family and friends, writes Thea van de Mortel. If you’re hosting a gathering and want to avoid a super-spreader event, it’s worth having a discussion with your guests to set some...
Donna Reis explores the art of choosing clever gifts for children of different ages. “Over-hyped, under-performing products have had all of their imagining already exhausted by the executives of multinational companies...
Looking for some new ideas on how you can celebrate Christmas Day with the family? From breakfast, to lunch and dinner we hope these ideas inspire you and add a little cheer to your special day! Breakfast Why not start the festivities early with some themed brekkie that...
With the help from Camp Quality we have put together 12 ideas on ways that kids can help spread some kindness during the giving season....
Elf on a Shelf Written by Carol Aebersold and daughter Chanda Bell (Elves adoptable about everywhere-book from $30 toys and other items from $10) "Have you ever wondered if Santa could know if you're naughty or nice each year as you grow? For 100s of years, it's...
We know you love books just as much as we do, so we are excited to share with you the most cherished Christmas books as recommended by kids....
The holiday season can be especially hard for separated families but experience says it doesn’t have to be. THE FAMILY LAWYER Greta Haywood, the director of Haywood Solicitors in Melbourne, says...
