Forget those problem sets! Get your kids psyched about STEM and STEAM with interactive toys and crafts they can make at home. They’ll be amazed to see science, technology, engineering, art, and math in action in a setting that feels nothing like school. Juice-Pouch Stomp Rocket 6 FUN STEAM ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS This rocket uses the power […]
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These are the different types of parents you’re likely to encounter during the school holidays. 1. The ‘go and play’ parent They sends their kids outside in a bid to ignore all of the arguments and bickering, dismissing the fact their eldest is dangling precariously from the sky-high tree in the yard threatening a broken bone at any […]
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The most fun you can have on two wheels is waiting just around the corner! Melbourne is absolutely packed with scenic bike paths and trails from the gentlest sealed tracks to unpaved passageways that present a bit more of a challenge. Royal Park, Parkville Image: Visit Melbourne For a wide, flat, short circuit with two […]
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Dust off your grill and grab your swimsuits, because the lazy days of summer are here! With the right tools and preparation, summertime can be a relaxing and safe time for you and your family. Here are 10 ways to avoid seasonal mishaps. Sun Protection and Heat Exhaustion Protect Baby When in the Sun First, avoid […]
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The sun’s shining and there’s a trampoline in the backyard. Yet your kids want to spend their summer holidays lying on the couch playing computer games all day. So what can you do to help your school-aged kids stay active and healthy this summer? Kids put on weight over the holidays In 2016, a US study found […]
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The school year is over and holidays are upon us. But that doesn’t mean your children’s learning experiences can’t continue. If you’re planning an overseas trip with your family, you’re in for many benefits. Research shows travel has a positive impact on mental and physical health, and family relationships. Travel is also an educational opportunity. It’s a rich […]
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From Disney+ to Amazon Prime, we broke down the pros and cons of the most popular streaming platforms with parents in mind so you can streamline (pun intended) your family’s services for 2020. The way we consume media is constantly evolving, as parents might know better than anyone. These days, more and more households are […]
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Key points Counting is an early numeracy skill. Counting games can happen anytime and anywhere. You don’t need special equipment. Try simple counting games when you and your child go to the market or the shops. Counting: why it’s good for children Counting is an early numeracy skill. Counting helps your child learn the words for […]
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Key points Drawing and scribbling lay the foundations for handwriting. Give your child lots of fun opportunities to draw, scribble and write. It’s best for your child to draw, scribble and write sitting at a table. Drawing, scribbling and writing: why it’s good for children Drawing and scribbling lay the foundations for handwriting. Handwriting starts with […]
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Key points Collage is pasting things like leaves or photographs onto paper. Collage is great for developing fine motor skills and awareness of colour and texture. For collage, you need paper, glue, scissors, and anything that will stick! Collage: why it’s good for children Collage is a simple craft activity that involves pasting items like […]
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