Parenting Archives

National Walk Safely to School Day

19/05/2022

National Walk Safely to School Day Now in its 23rd year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. All information can found at: walk.com.au The event will be held throughout Australia on Friday 20 May 2022 The objectives of WSTSD are: To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour. To promote the health benefits…

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Parenting

How to help your teen prepare for the HSC

12/05/2022

With the release of the HSC exam timetable, now is the perfect time to start helping your teen prepare early for the exams. If they’re already feeling nervous, or you’re worried about getting them through it in one piece, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are a few simple steps that can take the stress out of studying and help your teen sail through the HSC. Getting the most out of self-directed study Developing students’ self-directed study skills is especially important when preparing them for HSC subjects. During examination periods, self-directed learners who’ve developed good study habits tend to manage this…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

TAKING THE AWKWARD OUT OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEES

10/05/2022

TAKING THE AWKWARD OUT OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEESThere are few conversations more dreaded or awkward than discussing sex with your children. But local father Dave Hartmann, and his best mate Justin Sweeting, are changing that. Through their book ‘The Birds And The Bees And Giraffes That Drink Wee’, the duo present a refreshingly hilarious way of broaching this often cringe-worthy subject -by exploring the crazy and comical ways that many animals mate. All the while helping kids conclude for themselves that not only is sex natural and something all creatures do, but thankfully, human sex is in fact the most normal of them all!“Like so…

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Events, Parenting, Playgroups

Navigate the parenting journey

02/05/2022

South Eastern Community Connect offers a range of services and activities for new parents to navigate the parenting journey. South Eastern Community Connect organises regular weekly Playgroups, Parenting skill building programs and family fun days. Checkout below the programs and activities that South Eastern Community Connect have, and don’t forget the SECC Family Fun Day at Saturday the 14th May 2022. Playgroups. The early years of parenting can feel like one, long, sleepless night… Parents and carers face all kinds of challenges, and the right kind of support is crucial. That’s why South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) runs a range…

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Kids, School holidays

LinguaKidz School Holiday Language Camps

22/04/2022

LinguaKidz foreign language school holiday programs engage, entertain and educate young people about language and culture without leaving town! Three-day school holiday ‘day camps’ for kids aged 5-15 years offered in Spanish, Italian, French or Japanese! School holiday foreign language lessons for children & teens Campers can expect to cook food, dance and create craft projects which reflect elements of the countries they have explored! Songs, dance, music, games and role-plays are just some of the ways children develop language skills with LinguaKidz. With a focus on listening and speaking, these skills are naturally improved through their communicative and interactive…

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Kids

Enrol your children in a sport this winter that keeps you warm and fit

20/04/2022

With winter fast approaching, leading swim school Kingswim is highlighting the importance of why swimming lessons should be a top priority, even when it’s cold outside. For many children, finding availability with swim centres during summer has been tough due to long wait lists and density caps. Kingswim area manager, Anne Brown, says that after potentially missing out on summer lessons, the cooler months provide a great opportunity for parents to take advantage of quieter lesson enrollment periods. “While swimming lessons should be a priority all year round, families who are yet to re-enroll or enroll for the first time,…

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Kids, School holidays

CLEVER FOX EDUCATION…THOROUGHNESS IN TUITION

19/04/2022

To many of us, one tutoring college is pretty much the same as another. Think again! When Amber Fox set out to establish Clever Fox Education some years ago, she was determined to bring to it the high standards of integrity and professionalism she epitomised in her teaching career…a period of some twenty-five years, in a variety of schools both here and overseas. With her multiple qualifications and wide experience, Amber personally ensures that each student is treated sensitively, as an individual, with his /her own needs and aspirations. Whether tuition is in regard to selective high school entrance, scholarship…

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Kids

FREE HAIRCUTS THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

19/04/2022

Term one is done and dusted. The school holidays offer families a chance to reset before Term 2 starts next week. With a quarter of the school year already behind us, now is the time for parents to reflect and assess how their child has settled into school and identify any learning gaps, lack of confidence or signs of struggling. This may be the perfect time to seek help if parents feel their child needs it. Online tutoring service Cluey Learning recognises that every child has a unique personality and approach to learning, which is why they tailor their tutoring…

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Inspiration, Kids

THE WORLD NEEDS ALL KIND OF MINDS

12/04/2022

‘Our differences turned out to be the gifts that set us apart. Autism is a neurological difference, a different way of thinking. The word ‘spectrum’ reflects the diversity of people with autism, including those with high-functioning autism, or Asperger’s syndrome[1] An estimated 1 in 70 Australians is on the autism spectrum[2] Up to 20% of autistic people have exceptional skills in one or more areas, such as reading, maths, art, mechanics or music. Born with Asperger’s syndrome, Queensland brothers Haydn and Damien Crespan have endured significant challenges. Haydn has written stories all of his life and, despite the added challenge of being…

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Health & Wellbeing, Pregnancy & Birth

From Preconception to Postpartum:

06/04/2022

Acupuncture to Support Women Throughout their Transition into Motherhood Preconception Care & Early Pregnancy Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine work in unison to prepare the body for conception and pregnancy. Preconception care at The Dao consists of Acupuncture treatments to support the menstrual cycle, support ovulation, undertake any necessary investigations including functional pathology in an integrative healthcare setting. If a patient is in a couple, we encourage both parties to begin their preconception acupuncture treatments at least 3-months before planning to conceive to optimise the quality of her eggs and improve sperm health. However, our Preconception treatments can commence as…

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