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The digital device is impacting Aussie family’s ability to take time over their meals and enjoy a proper conversation. The art of lively laughs and long dinnertime discussions are disappearing in Australia. In stark contrast to days gone by, new research* shows only three in ten...

The change from single-use plastic bags has helped provide funding for another round of grants for a sustainable hands-on project for schools and preschools. Woolworths and Landcare Australia are inviting Australian primary schools and early learning centres to apply for a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants grant...

If you could tell your dad anything, what would it be? A new book of letters collected by Samuel Johnson has just been published to raise money for cancer research. Dear Dad edited by Samuel Johnson OAM (published by Hachette Australia, RRP $22.99) Available in-store and online...

Gynaecologist, Dr Sonya Jessup brings this difficult topic out into the open and looks at what can be done about it. After we grow up from toddlers to children, having full control of our bladders is something we learn to take for granted. We can run,...

This take on the traditional cobbler from Donna Hay makes a great dessert if you are looking for something different for the family in the cooler weather. Ingredients 400ml can coconut milk, plus extra to serve (optional) ½ cup (70g) coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ...

Does your child struggle at rest-time? Do they get into trouble for being unable to lie down, sleep or rest?  You may not be alone… researchers from the University of Queensland investigate what exactly children are doing and learning when they have a ‘rest time’? Rest times...

Mary Curtin tracks her autistic son’s transition to school through his teacher’s written commentary. Every day [Andrew] brings home a ‘communication book’, in which his teacher or aide writes a few lines about his day. They note how he behaved in class, interacted with the other...

Stories that you read to very young children do not need pictures – children will create their own. They just need the opportunity to hear the rich, descriptive language and a satisfying story say Vivienne Hand. “What are you doing? Are you helping with gardening?” I...

Arriving across our desk this month have been quite a few new books for the Primary age group of which our favourites are reviewed. All have something to tell us whether it be via the story itself or the illustrations that accompany it. Land of the...

Professor Kevin Wheldall explains that there’s more to learning to read than meets the eye. Even if a child can read fluently and has a good vocabulary, that is not enough. The child also has to be able to make sense of words in context. Anyone who...