Parents At Work and Karitane have collaboratively produced this information for parents working from home As schools close or prepare to close around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic and people start working from home in droves, working parents are in unchartered territory, without certainty about...
The Karma Class If you are finding that being at home and trying to be a teacher to your kids is becoming very stressful, Beth Borowsky, the founder of The Karma Class , decided to launch an online platform designed to bring her tools bringing calm...
“How to home school” has been trending on Google for the past few weeks as more and more children stay home from school because of COVID-19. So, what is homeschooling ask Rebecca Englishand Karleen Gribble and is this what parents whose children are learning from...
As Australians try to maintain social engagement during self-isolation, citizen science offers a unique opportunity for families. These researchers are looking for interested parties to contribute to their projects! Defined as “public participation and collaboration in scientific research”, citizen science allows everyday people to use technology...
Looking for more ideas to keep the young ones busy? Although designed for teachers the Bloomsbury repository is now open to all trying home schooling kids. Bloomsbury has put together some recommendations to help quieten their ROARs! These books are available through your local bookseller or...
In these difficult times, it’s not surprising some people are looking to alcohol for a little stress reduction. But there are healthier ways of coping with the challenges we currently face, report Nicole Lee, Genevieve Dingle, and Sonja Pohlman. Bottle shops remain on the list of...
There are much better options. Julie Sonnemann looks at some of the problems and possible solutions. Australian schools and teachers are preparing to shift classes online – some independent schools already have. Remote learning is likely to be the norm in the second term and possibly...
Getting creative with craft offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with our kids, says Shannon Wong-Nizic, craft expert and owner of Oh Creative Day. An Eggscellent Idea! From cute bunnies, sweet chicks and colourful eggs, Shannon says Easter offers so many creative possibilities and it’s...
The Australian Government* has COVID-19 updates on their new app. This Household Checklist is provided by the CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, USA) and is a general checklist for families. As a family, you can plan and make decisions now that will protect you...
The coronavirus continues to headline news outlets across the world, with the Australian government implementing self-isolation and social distancing rules to slow the spread. A lockdown also seems inevitable, reports lawyer Shikha Luddu. If you are a single parent co-parenting your children with your ex-partner, the...
