Parenting
OUR CHILDREN NEED OUR HELP: UNDER 5 DROWNINGS UP
Our children, the most vulnerable members of our community, will always need our ever-watchful eye to keep them safe, after statistics released today revealed 33 children under the age of five have drowned in the past 12 months. Commenting on the release of todayʼs Australian Royal Life Saving drowning statistics, Australian company D&D Technologies, makers... Read More
Apple Camp 2010 in September and October - for the 8-12 years old
At Apple Camp, kids aged 8-12 will learn the ins and outs of iMovie and how to make a film in about the time it takes to watch one. From storyboarding to shooting footage to editing, kids will create their own film from start to finish. The workshop, held at the Apple Retail Store, spans... Read More
“If a smile should lose its mouth” : A love story for children of all ages by Bambi Gordon and Joi Murugavell
A new Australian children’s book aims to send a message to the parents/carers who find themselves reading to their kids every night, while still being educational and entertaining for children. “We all know that we probably shouldn’t sweat the little things”, said author Bambi Gordon “But the reality is that after a long day of traffic... Read More
Fantastic new Parenting books
THE ADHD WORKBOOK FOR KIDS Help for Kids to Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, and Self Control, By Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. Synopsis Children diagnosed with ADHD may have difficulties with self-confidence and making friends, and most of these children have problems getting along with parents, teachers, and other authority figures. Left untreated, these problems can become very distressing... Read More
The Australian family is too busy to breakfast together
31 August, 2010: Nutella, the hazelnut spread, has surveyed the nations mums, revealing that the traditional image of the family around the dining table, tucking into a morning meal together before school and work appears to be declining. Working with Mia Freedman, journalist, blogger, author and mother of three, and Dr John Irvine, child psychologist, Nutella... Read More
Kids Coupons: Entertaining kids for less these school holidays
As the school holidays approach, parents are once again faced with the question of how to find affordable entertainment for the kids. Offering a solution, Kids Coupons is the new book of discount coupons, helping families continue to enjoy the things they love, without breaking the family budget. “We understand the impact of the school... Read More
Infant CPR
For all new parents, there are a plethora of new things to learn, from how to set up a nursery to childproofing a house, how to swaddle, to which cot is the most likely to give you a happy, sleeping baby. One essential thing that all parents should consider is “do I have the skills to... Read More
A new view for kids: The Learning Tower
A new view for kids: The Learning Tower The kitchen is the new classroom for toddlers with The Learning Tower, a special step stool that allows children to observe, participate and create. New from America, The Learning Tower allows 18 month to six year olds safe access to previously out-of-reach areas such as the... Read More