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Letting Kids Be Themselves
It was obvious at a young age that Michael had a flare for chess. He was playing with his friends after school and in the school chess club, before his parents arranged for him to play with adults who had studied the game for years. For Michael, it was all great fun – something that […]
Homeland connection through tablet technology
The use of electronic tablet technology at a Victorian respite facility is helping client, Mary Bongailas, connect with her homeland and even strengthen her religious beliefs. When Ms Bongailas was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease six years ago, her son, Martin, decided to retire early to care for her. Martin supports her with personal care (he […]
Comprehensive national aged care standard
The delivery of age services to a comprehensive national standard is an important priority of the federal government, according to Charles Wurf, chief executive of Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) NSW-ACT. Through the Aged Care Act and associated national legislation, there is comprehensive regulation, pricing and funding systems, as well as comprehensive quality and complaints […]
Hilarious Jokes for Kids
My boys are really into jokes right now. They like to hear them, tell them, and make up REALLY BAD ones that don’t make any sense! Just for fun, here are 30 of the best jokes for kids. I specifically picked out jokes that parents can actually appreciate! These jokes won’t drive you crazy… unless, […]
I’ve been working closely with some absolutely great teachers at a school for the last 4 years and I truly believe they are superheroes.
24 Reasons Teachers Are The Unsung Heroes Of The World Read More
Back to Basics Parenting
It is a strange irony that in this information age, some really important basic information has been lost. This impacts on a parent’s ability to raise children who thrive – who are happy, healthy, strong, kind and capable. The basics that matter have not changed – only the world has. What children need now is […]
If you meet a hurdle, jump over it.
“It’s a hurdle, but in the Olympics, what do you do when you when you come up to a hurdle? You jump over it.” Being a scientist is hard. Being a scientist with a learning disability is harder, but it can be done. Recently, astrophysicist and scientific communicator extraordinaire Neil deGrasse Tyson had a speaking […]
Guiding Kids Though Bad Influences
My Invasion Of The Body Snatchers moment happened when my five year old decided to regale me with a dance she’d learnt at school. Instead of the twee ballet piece I was expecting, my daughter (still in pigtails, no less) proceeded to bump and grind something that wouldn’t look out of place in a 50 […]
Finding Free Kids Books Online
We’re heading out for summer vacation soon and I asked my daughter what she wants to bring in her suitcase – her ‘very important items’ include a swimsuit, blankie & 32 books! So, as a parent, here’s where I jump up and down saying ‘Yea! She loves to read!” but the practical side of me […]
Are you colour blind? Quick quiz will let you know.
Answer These Visual Questions, Try Your Vision And Get Instant Results. Read More
7 Critical Warning Signs of Speech & Learning Disorders!
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
Spelling 
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression’ 
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
