Kids Archives

6 ways to keep kids safe on social media

June 10, 2022

Between Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and the new TikTok sensation, children all over the world are avid social media users. It’s a part of everyday life, but for parents, there’s one burning question: How safe is social media? We called on the experts at ESET to find out. Here, they share the main social media cybersecurity threats, and how to use social media safely. The risks of using social media Whether you’re an adult or a child, being a social media user comes with a degree of risk. It can open you up to these cyber threats: Identity theft or impersonation. When…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting

Raising young children in a digital age

May 26, 2022

Navigate the digital world with your child without baning the gaming console, iPad, or unplugging the TV. About this event Dr Kristy Goodwin provides parents/ carers of children aged 0 – 10 years with research-based yet realistic advice to feel confident about how to best support your child’s physical health, mental wellbeing and learning online. The session will explore: Why children find the online world captivating and how to manage screen time so it doesn’t end in ‘scream time’ A simple and realistic formula to determine healthy screen time limits for children based on their basic needs Why parents need…

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Kids, School holidays

LinguaKidz School Holiday Language Camps

April 22, 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

April 20, 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

April 19, 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

April 19, 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

April 12, 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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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Moore Park Tigers – Guiding The Stars Of Tomorrow

March 29, 2022

History was made last Friday night when Lance “Buddy” Franklin became just the sixth man in history to kick 1000 career AFL goals. It’s a feat that many believe will never happen again with the modern game not built for powerhouse forwards. Those at the SCG who were lucky enough to witness the iconic milestone no doubt walked away inspired by the moment. The impact of that night on the next generation of footballers can’t be understated – who knows how many kids went to sleep dreaming of doing the same. Of course, just a stone’s throw away from that bustling stadium…

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Inspiration, Kids

EMPOWERING OUR NEXT GENERATION TO TURN THE TIDE ON PLASTIC POLLUTION

March 27, 2022

Little Pago by Lauren Briggs Little Pago, a children’s picture book for 2-5 year old’s, is inspiring a new generation of ocean and animal advocates to eliminate single use plastics. Illustrator, storyteller, mother of four and Eastern Suburbs local, Lauren Briggs, is on a mission to change the way our younger generations think about plastic pollution. The energetic and beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of a vulnerable, baby sea turtle in an inspiring story about friendship, perseverance and how our choices impact fragile marine animals. Little Pago Lauren designed the book to use visual literacy and an emotive narrative…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

The World’s First Learner Skateboard, Ookkie, Expands its Range

March 26, 2022

Aussie kids’ skateboard brand, Ookkie has announced the expansion of their world first learner skateboard range with handles, with brand new Mint and Purple boards being added to their incredibly popular range, following the launch of their latest lightweight design that is now even easier to set up and pack down than ever before. Ookkie Skateboards are the first of their kind in the world, boasting a handle so parents can hold onto their toddlers to help teach them the balance they need to learn how to skate, while the little riders can also hold onto their very own handle….

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