President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Now President Donald Trump has gone to war with a virus. It's time to look back says Lauren Samuelsson and learn to get by with less. Over the past few weeks, Australians have become used to seeing empty shelves...
In a recent interview on ABC Radio with Richard Glover, Emma Walsh (Parents at Work) discusses how to adapt to the new work environment In this new and changing situation we find ourselves in amidst the recent outbreak of COVID-19, businesses are changing the ways they...
Parents At Work have put together a COVID 19 Emergency Response Guide for Employers – it’s a short guide on what organisations need to consider and actions you can take to maintain a secure and productive workplace for both employees and for business – particularly...
Erin Mackenzie, and Penny Van Bergen report that some schools in Australia have moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools in which students and staff have tested positive have temporarily shut over the past three weeks. It’s important to note the government’s health...
As social distancing measures to restrain coronavirus become increasingly aggressive, one of the big points of contention is whether (and for how long) schools and childcare centres should be closed Danielle Wood and Nathan Blane propose some options The prime minister says his best advice at...
Since the birth of his daughter, followed by the arrival of his son, Rob Sturrock has focused on being an active and present father. But this isn’t always an easy road for dads. Fathers face stereotypes, judgement and isolation – particularly around paternal leave. Recently...
Want to know how to make playdough and modelling clay you can eat? Edible modelling clay recipes are perfect for modelling projects or other edible crafts for kids. And when you have finished - you they decorate it and eat it! Learning to make edible modelling...
Biscuit/Cookie/Cupcake Decorating ideas Let the children develop their creativity by using icing to decorate biscuits, cookies or cupcakes. Decorating is easy with powdered/icing sugar - or roll out some edible play dough and cut out decorative shapes. You can 'glue' these to your biscuits using jam, jelly...
Looking for ways to entertain the kids during the months when the weather might be a little too warm/cold/raining or you are just keeping them at home for any length of time? We have a wealth of ideas already on our website and we have added...
Caroline Illingworth explores the limitations that many of us place upon our children’s play. The other day I took my kids to the park at the end of our street. As we approached, we were happy to see a boy and girl of about four or...
