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26 January, 2022
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New non-fiction books for young children
The First Book of Bush Sounds by Fred Van Gessel, New Holland Publishers h/b RRP $24.99 Ages3+. (Other board books by this author feature wild and backyard birds) Twelve Australian bush animals have been selected by Fred Van Gessel to engage young kids in this interactive board book....
26 January, 2022
Why recess can be a time of conflict for children?
Researcher Fatemeh Aminpour, reports that conflict is one of the main barriers to children’s play during school recess. Here are 6 school design tips to keep the peace Research has found students experience an average of one conflict at recess every three minutes. My own research shows...
26 January, 2022
How to look after your mental health if you’re at home with COVID
For many of us, catching COVID and isolating at home can be a lonely, scary and distressing experience, writes Louise Stone. For those with a pre-existing mental illness, it can be even more difficult. The following strategies are designed to help you look after your mental health...
26 January, 2022
The indirect impact of the pandemic is taking a significant toll on children
Researchers have warned that children and adolescents must not be left behind in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery plans given the negative indirect impacts of the pandemic on this age group detailed in a new brief and research review by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Research at a...
26 January, 2022
7 ways schools can help support the well-being of students and staff
Schools can expect a year of disruption, write Elizabeth J Edwards and Marilyn Campbell There’s just over a week to go before term one starts across the country – except in Queensland which has pushed back the start of the school year. We are yet to...
26 January, 2022
Why Australia is about to feel the full brunt of its teacher shortage
COVID and schools: Rachel Wilson and Giuseppe Carabetta report why Australia is about to feel the full brunt of its teacher shortage The Omicron wave is likely to exacerbate Australia’s existing teacher shortages and demanding workloads. As school starts at the end of January and beginning...
26 January, 2022
Getting ready to go back to school : top 10 tips for parents
For many of us, learning from home has been the norm for quite a while. There’s no doubt that new routines have been tried and tested, and you’ve probably learnt things about yourself as a parent. However, it’s time to get back into familiar routines as...
26 January, 2022
Book Reviews: Where Illustrators shine
These books all have unusual and compelling illustrations to accompany their text. Although they are aimed at young kids, one book is definitely for adults as well! Look What We Can Do! (Archie & Reddie, #3) written and illustrated by Candy James, pub. HarperCollins Childrens Books (ABC...
19 January, 2022
Planning, stress and worry put the mental load on mothers
Leah Ruppanner, Brendan Churchill and Liz Dean ask will 2022 be the year they share the burden? The COVID pandemic has made the very private issue of the domestic division of labour – the way housework and childcare are divided – a very public issue. During lockdowns,...
19 January, 2022