This months Picture books looks at feelings and emotions that may be a difficult discussion with small children. Dancing with Memories by Sally Yule, illus. Cheryl Orsini, pub. ABC Kids Imprint, h/b RRP$15.99. Ages 4+ (with Professor Ralph Martins and Maggie Beer) This delightful and moving book looks at...
Having a party without using single use plastics might seem daunting, but it’s easy to do if you follow our simple tips. 1) Before you throw your plastic-free party, include a note on the invitation announcing that your party will be plastic-free. It’s a great way...
From 1 November 2022 NSW moves into the next stage with a number of food service items being phased out including: Single-use plastic straws*, stirrers and cutlery Single-use plastic plates and bowls Expanded polystyrene foodware. These changes follow the ban on lightweight plastic bags that took...
‘Would you like lunch? Can I clean out the chook house?’ Mel Taylor and Barbara Ryan look at what people need after disaster strikes. The floods ravaging Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes and left at least one person dead. Some rivers are not expected to...
Susan Hazel and Julia Henning dispel 3 myths about cat allergies Cats are great companions, but for some people their company comes at a cost. Up to 1 in 5 people have an allergic response to cats, and this figure is increasing. There are many myths about...
ADHD medications have doubled in the last decade, report David Coghill and Emma Sciberras – but other treatments can help too. A recent detailed analysis of prescribing trends for ADHD medications in Australia found prescriptions for ADHD medications doubled from 2013 to 2020. While this is...
Developmental language disorder or DLD is a lifelong disorder that affects language comprehension and expression. Linda J. Graham and Haley Tancredi People with DLD find it more difficult to say what they mean and to understand others. About two students in every classroom of 30 will have...
Paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks by 2026, with pressure on dads to share more early caring, reports Michelle Grattan Government-funded paid parental leave will be extended, and more pressure placed on fathers to share caring for babies, under an initiative to be unveiled by...
The winner of the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize – Children and Young Adult (CYA) Category is Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. ABC: An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. H/B, RRP $19.99 Ages 10+ The ARA Historical Novel Prize is worth a total of $100,000 in prize...
Blueberries are not only good for you – they’re also good for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation! Delectable on their own (by the handful!), with yoghurt, in smoothies, or atop pancakes, blueberries are rich in vitamin C, as well as minerals for healthy bones and...
