It can be tricky to find indoor activities to entertain your kids on a rainny day! We all know how difficult it can be when you and your kids are stuck indoors while your kids have no space to run around and end up bouncing off the walls. Luckily there are in fact many rainy […]
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Keep Geese Off Your Property With These Useful Tips
Geese can be a real nuisance when they start to congregate on someone’s property. Not only are they loud, but they can also be destructive. Here are a few tips for keeping geese off your property. 1. Use repellents There are a few different types of repellents that you can use to keep geese away […]
How Do You Practice Reading for Kids?
The following is a list of tips and tricks that I have learned over the years to help me with my students who struggle with reading. Some are very simple, and some are more complex, but all are effective in helping children read better. I think it’s important to point out that this is not […]
The first skills in teaching your child to read
Written by Natasha Stabler, qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 20+ years experience, she is a mum of one and currently works as an Education Business Partner at Only About Children. As an Early Childhood Teacher, early on in my own parenting journey I felt a deep sense of social expectation on my shoulders. Not only […]
40+ kiddies outdoor activities
Are your kids spending too much time a day staring at their phones or television? Encouraging children to increase their time outside and to step away from the screen can improve both their physical and mental health. Playing outside can also provide your children an opportunity to develop their social skills as they will be […]
Elements of a well-designed curriculum for homeschoolers
A well-designed curriculum is one that addresses the learner’s interests and needs. It includes academic, physical, emotional and social development. It incorporates community connections and fosters agency. Addresses the learner’s interests and needs It’s common to hear people say, “If you want your child to learn something, they’ll learn it.” But if the goal is […]
Getting your children into a hobby at a young age
I am Albert Albie Aldahawi, better known as Albie. I am a professional wrestler. I recently had a documentary on National Australian Television entitled, “Where are you really from” that focused on my early life as a refugee and how I was able to turn my life around and live my dream. For parents, it […]
What should I plan for Father’s day?
Father’s Day is just around the corner. While you could buy Dad a Father’s Day gift or send a Father’s Day card, you should also plan some fun, new activities to do as a family! Are you finding it difficult to come up for ideas to do for Father’s Day to make it extra special? […]
10 Unique last-minute gifts for dad
Father’s day is under two weeks away *coughs – September 4* and if you, like me, leave things to the last minute but still want a unique gift for dad, we’ve done some digging! This Father’s Day, Australians are expected to spend over $735 million on gifts for dads. While 55 per cent plan on […]
Why should you consider putting your child in nursery childcare?
As a parent, you want your child to have an early start in learning. Although you are hesitant about putting them in childcare, it is the only way of ensuring their mental, physical and emotional development. And that is especially the case when your child is between zero to three years of age. However, there […]