Looking for an easy school holiday idea that the kids can help with? How about these lamb, rosemary and mint sausage rolls that can be kept ready to use or frozen for later! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped ¼ cup...
Tim Burton returns, as only he can, with the weird and wonderful retelling of ‘Dumbo’. Walt Disney provided the original cartoon version in 1941 and Burton has retold the story with a vague nod to the original. Aided by the powerful use of CGI, the film...
We have put together some fun Easter gift ideas for kids that come without the sugar rush. ...
Anne Fitzsimmons’ children may not be great athletes, but they are good sports. I was never good at sport. Any sport. Even the ubiquitous tunnel ball and captain ball. So I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find my children have all followed in...
Zofia Pawlaczek explains the nature of child abuse (including ugly parent syndrome), particularly in relation to sport, and highlights the importance of sports clubs having child-protection strategies in place at all levels. abuse (including ugly-parent syndrome) is not the prerogative of the parent when it’s directed...
After years of not fitting in, Brooke Lumsden’s son finally finds his feet. Entering the hall, I look around for signs of reassurance. There are only a few children – an upper-primary-age boy practising his spotting, a confident teenager full of rhythm who kicks up his...
Music lessons in early childhood boost development
Pulling the plug was the only way for Penny Nelson to deal with her son’s obsession. It’s time to get off.” “Just a minute...
We are failing our children by limiting their opportunities to learn and develop fundamental movement skills...
15 staycation ideas to help stay away from screen time and get your family fun back these holidays: Take a day trip. Look for fun places to go two hours away from home. Go fruit picking. It’s a great way to educate the kids on...
