To understand why reading is difficult, one must first understand the physiology of reading. As you are reading this sentence, your eyes are making a series of rapid movements, called saccades, from one word to the next. During these saccades, the processing of visual information is...
No child loves being corrected. But when feedback is calm, clear and respectful, it can help children learn, persist and understand that mistakes are part of growing up — not proof they have failed....
And how much dairy do they actually need? asks Nick Fuller If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Some influencers claim you should avoid milk at all costs, for fear it...
Fruit and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and fibre. These support overall wellbeing and reduce the risk of illnesses, such as heart disease and some cancers. Canned are usually cheaper and longer-lasting than fresh produce....
Kids are surrounded by junk food marketing everywhere — from cartoons on cereal boxes to sponsorships on their favourite sports team. It's easy to feel like you're failing every time you cave at the checkout. But the truth is, you're up against a marketing machine...
A great way to pass the time is to involve the kids in cooking. It’s a fun, low-pressure hobby, and you’re likely to have more time for it during the school holiday period....
The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m too pretty to do math”....
Toy Story 5 is the latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?...
Children have a right to learn, play and grow, write Stuart Ekberg, Anthony Herbert and Katie Ekberg. Here’s how to make that happen....
— and When They Should Step In. Into Adolescence As children move into the teenage years, privacy becomes more important — but so do trust, boundaries and calm parental involvement. “Private!” “Keep out!” “Don’t come in!” For many parents, the first signs of adolescence are small but unmistakable:...
