We take a look at commonly misunderstood behaviours affecting classroom learning and debunk the stigma they carry. It took Kylie and Phil a long time to find the courage to tell people about their boys’ diagnoses. Ben, now 10, was diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder...
When someone your child loves has died or is dying, Di McKissock O.A.M from A Friend’s Place, provides this advice. 1) Make sure your child has access to truthful information in age-appropriate language. 2) Assure your child that no questions are taboo, and that you will find...
The struggle most parents face lies in accepting their children for who they are, and this is often amplified if their child is seen as ‘different’ in some way. The rewards of acceptance however, may be greater than you could imagine. It was only much later...
Kate Southam looks at the role parents can play in identifying and developing their children’s instinctive talents and abilities beyond the school curriculum. Louise and John first noticed there was something different about their daughter when she was five and wanted to learn to read. They...
Five seconds of distraction is all it takes for Claire Hewitt’s toddler daughter to get into deep trouble. This morning I didn’t know how many seconds it would take a 24-month-old to drown. Laden with towels, outfits, drink bottles, snacks, phone, nappies, wallet, keys – the...
Skinning and deseeding the tomatoes for this lovely fresh tomato sauce takes a little time, so it’s worth making a large quantity, as suggested and freezing the rest for other meals in smallish portions. Just add to cooked pasta, with perhaps a few peas or...
Perfect for baby and toddlers, this yummy and nutritious crumble is ideal for a treat or a delicious spring family recipe. Enjoy a delicious crumble that's perfect for toddlers and babies from the 'River Cottage Baby and Toddler Cookbook'. This crumble topping uses oats and fine oatmeal,...
Nutritionist and fit fanatic, Sally Mitchell, shares her advice on how to hit your food goals while cooking and feeding a whole family. ...
64 percent of Aussie parents would prefer to drop their kids off in the car than have them walk to school....
We chat to mother of three and creator and owner of Happy Hands Happy Heart, Emma Clohesy, about how she uses playdough to manage adult and child anxiety....
