Funny and Engaging Early Reader Books to Build Kids’ Vocabulary Early Reader books—sometimes called Junior Fiction—sit between picture books and more advanced chapter books. Aimed at children aged 6 to 8, these books feature more complex plots, rich vocabulary to support reading growth, and plenty of...
Today, the ANZAC spirit continues to live on across Australia as thousands wake at dawn or stop to take a moment on the 25th of April to commemorate our servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. For Queensland Mum Julie Kent,...
School holidays are here—and while the promise of slower mornings and no lunchboxes is sweet, keeping kids entertained (and screen time under control!) can be a challenge, especially if the weather turns grey. Whether you’re staying local or just looking to make the most of time...
New research shows exercising as a family boosts teens’ physical and mental wellbeing Movement is medicine – especially when it’s shared From a kick in the park to weekend bike rides, new research from the University of South Australia highlights a simple but powerful truth: teens who...
This Mother's Day, a growing number of businesses and domestic violence survivors across Australia are coming together to support mums who are doing it tough. Shifting the Spotlight from Gifts to Giving The Mums Giveback campaign, led by Melbourne mum and Meke Baby founder Elysia Krstevski, is...
Lucinda Bertram tries to deal tactfully with her daughters’ prolific artistic output. “Oh, it’s lovely,” I hear myself saying as, yet again, my daughter walks proudly towards me at the end of the preschool day, holding a mountain of biscuit and tissue boxes glued together. “It’s...
How you react to disability reveals a lot about you writes Arianne Ryecroft, a mother of three with two children living with disabilities. Our 10-year-old son, Xavier*, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) at the age of five. Four months later,...
Sheree Gleeson ponders her own school days for an answer to her daughter’s literary bias. Mrs Ford, my daughter’s teacher, was searching for answers, and I had a sinking feeling I was in possession of them. “There’s an enormous discrepancy between Rachel’s literacy and numerical abilities,”...
Research shows that anti-bullying efforts are more effective when students are involved. It also shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it. write Fiona MacDonald and Nina Van Dyke About one in four students report being regularly bullied in Australian schools. Children who are...
Sports foster confidence and lifelong connections for kids, yet they continue to quit, new research reveals. With the 2025 netball season is kicking off in April, Netball has become most popular sport for girls and women in Australia, with over 1,000,000 participants expected in the upcoming season. It is...
