How often do you hear ‘No, I still want that!’, write Shane Rogersand Natalie Gately In any household with children there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like sporting victories and random impulse buys bring in a stream of toys, clothes...
Erase messy mistakes with Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens and Markers If, like so many of us, you love being organised and dislike making mistakes, then you’ll love Frixion erasable pens and markers because if you make a mistake or have a change of mind, just erase...
Looking for some good books for the over 8’s for their holiday reading? Here are some great suggestions! Ming & Hilde: Lead A Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World) by Jackie French, pub. by HarperCollins p/b RRP$16.99 ages 10+ Jackie French is one of our best-known writers....
Expert Bea Farrons has 4 tips to teach kids it’s OK to make mistakes using art and craft Encouraging children to be at ease with making mistakes can be a wonderful lesson in resilience and can help to build their confidence. One of the great ways...
Thinking of quitting your child’s swimming lessons over winter? Read this first, writes Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney The weather is getting chilly and the pool is looking less inviting than ever. At this time of year, with cooler temperatures and shorter days, swimming can be the...
No, Lucinda McKnight and Maria Nicholas report, AI has not made it redundant. The world of writing is changing. Things have moved very quickly from keyboards and predictive text. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) means bots can now write human-quality text without having hands at all. Recent...
The rules are black and white when it comes to her children’s piano playing, writes Helen Hayward. This is the story of how I came to be a pushy piano parent, which is not something of which I ever thought I’d be proud. It’s about my...
After-school snacks are important to fuel imaginative play or prepare kids for sports and homework tasks. In after-school settings, catering can be tricky with increased needs and tastes to cater for. Athol Road Primary School in Springvale, Victoria, is a vibrant and culturally diverse school, representing...
Clare Wishart is keen for a community comeback. There is something going on at our local park. At the base of the tree in the farthest corner, broken bricks form lines like Hadrian’s Wall. Sticks appear and disappear. Sometimes a red bowl filled with dirt sits...
It seems we all have a bit to learn about how to protect ourselves and the ones we love, writes Harry Tucker. Here are some ideas about what you can do. Just as you would lock your front door when leaving your home or ensure your...
