16 Dec Letting Kids Be Themselves
Parents love their children, yet if love were enough to raise resilient, empowered and compassionate children, our world would look very different.
15 Dec The Present Dilemma
Confusion surrounds Elizabeth Reed’s search for her children’s particular requests as she reminisces about the simple Christmas gifts of her past “I can only find the Fairy Ballet Doll. Is that different to the Fairy Sparkles Ballet doll?” I hear myself ask my sister-in-law over...
08 Dec 11 Nostalgic Gift Ideas For Kids
These nostalgic fail-safe toys and Christmas gift ideas have stood the test of time and are still available today. Here are some of my favourites.
08 Dec Charity begins at home
‘Charity begins at home’ is an expression that has the full support of child behaviourist, Nathalie Brown. “Leading by example is the number one thing,” she says. “You can talk about it all you want but if you’re not role modelling, it won’t happen. Parents...
08 Dec A Sceptic’s Guide To Gratitude
Does being grateful make a difference? Melissa Cowan reflects on the art of saying thanks.
02 Dec Book review: Books for Emerging & Older readers
Here is a good selection of Fiction and Non-fiction books released in time for Christmas. It’s great to hear authors claim they want to write a ‘page turner’ for reluctant older readers (who are often boys!) Non – Fiction Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia edited...
25 Nov New books for Summer reading to engage littlies
This month we look at books out in time for Christmas and some books for holiday reading aloud to littlies. Reading to preschoolers and infants is very revealing when you are reviewing picture books. The genre of picture books really does rely on the talent...
25 Nov Ten tips to make your holidays less fraught and more festive
The holiday season doesn’t always have to be stressful. Freya Higgins-Desbiolles suggests ways you can enjoy it a bit more. Holidays are a time of high stress. Despite the delight of not having to work for several days or even weeks, holidays come with pressures....