by the Editor     Nutritionists and other health professionals are encouraging parents to cook with their children.  Helping with meals at home is a great foundation for kids, helping them to learn life skills and good nutrition habits.  ...read more »

by Helen Davidson     At this time of year many children – and their parents - will have not only a new school year to look forward to but also perhaps starting at a new school.  Maybe the family have moved neighbourhoods, states or even country and so in December it was ‘Goodbye’ to old classmates, well known corridors and familiarity with the school rules,  ...read more »

by Dennis R. Overton     Imagine as a child not being able to read off a screen or board or out of a book and not know why? Not being able to pick up a coloured pencil and colour the little frog red; or unable to distinguish ripe or unripe fruit or follow colour coded instructions on a web page.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Berenstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.  ...read more »

This clear and concise Skills Handbook is aimed at helping students in Years 6-8 to plan, research and complete their school assignments and projects. It is structured to show students how to:

•Read their assignment and define exactly what they have been asked to do.

•Break down their assignment or task into smaller and more manageable ‘chunks’ and then create a work plan to complete all work by the due date.  ...read more »

by Dr. Patricia Porter     There is tremendous excitement in the air about parents supporting children’s learning.  And here is why: it is the best way to ensure that children succeed in school.  However, knowing how to help your child can be an uphill battle. With so much information (and misinformation!)out there how do you know that you are doing the right thing?  ...read more »

by the Editor     “It’s important for parents to remember that they don’t need to be tech experts to keep their kids safe online. Parents should approach their child’s development in the online world as they would in the offline world - by teaching them about right and wrong behaviours."  ...read more »

by Tahlia Mandie, Direction Exploring     It is that time of year again when exam time is fast approaching. You remember like it was only yesterday that your child was starting school, dressed so proudly in their new school uniform. And now, the daunting new era of finishing school and embarking on the next chapter of life is all too close.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Pets can play an important role in children’s lives and they are often referred to as 'one of the family'. As well as providing a constant source of enjoyment, friendship and fun, many pets thrive in a family and household environment, and provide many benefits and learning opportunities for children.  ...read more »