Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD, report Stella Boyd-Ford and Clare Dix Gathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes: from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when...
So what are your rights at work, and how can you stand up for yourself if you're facing discrimination? Erica Hatfield provides practical ideas to empower pregnant mums (and dads) on what to do if they're facing discrimination at work. Part 3: Returning to work: entitlements,...
These Cleaning Mistakes Could Be Ruining Your Furniture and Appliances, writes cleaning expert Simone Tsigolis We all want our homes to be clean, tidy and welcoming. However, sometimes, our cleaning routines can damage furniture, appliances and other household items – sometimes without even knowing it. Damage...
Here’s what to look out for, writes Samantha Vlcek We know children often miss more school days in the winter months as sickness sets in. But at this time of year, parents and teachers can also notice children disengaging from preferred activities and finding it more difficult...
Senaka Ranadheera gives some helpful tips on how you can keep your fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have a tendency to perish quickly if left uneaten. This is because even after harvesting,...
Try these fun ideas to encourage mindful practices at home. If your primary-school-aged kids are like mine, they’re the ones telling you to recycle and turn off the lights.With younger children, you can take the lead and encourage mindful practices around the home. ...
Psychologist Cher McGillivray explains why they might ignore you! Have you ever asked your child to do something simple, but no matter how many times you ask, they keep ignoring you? For example, on a school morning, you may call out, “Sarah, put your shoes on. We...
Can you spot a gifted child? It's not easy, writes Kerry Hodge, but it’s important that parents and teachers recognise and develop their exceptional abilities. When you have known hundreds of children, your memory of some of them – however engaging they were – gradually fades....
Looking for some movies for the kids these school holidays (2024)? Here are 8 movies with details and summaries: 1. Inside Out 2 Availability: Released. 96mins. PG Summary: In this much-anticipated sequel, Riley is now a teenager facing new emotional challenges as she navigates high school. Inside her mind,...
Lisa Poisso canvasses the fun to be found in turning the mess around. Messy art possibilities are endless, and backyards are an ideal setting for this type of activity. ‘Paint-stomping’ is a favourite. Why not make the birthday party mess the main event? Messy parties give kids...
