When Ludwika moved to Sydney from Poland, her local playgroup was a great place to meet people with her son Franek. But now the group has lost its venue and it's happening more often in NSW.
Category Archives: Children – Toddlers
‘You go crazy with a kid alone all day’: Why closing playgroups are bad news for mums
When Ludwika moved to Sydney from Poland, her local playgroup was a great place to meet people with her son Franek. But now the group has lost its venue and it's happening more often in NSW.
‘Remarkable little school’ pioneering outdoor education in Australia
A small primary school is offering an alternative to the mainstream and its teachers say at the end of the day their students do not want to go home.
How to solve three of the mysteries of kids’ behaviour
Constantly running late? Can't get the kids to tidy up? Always telling them the same things over and over? Psychologists delve into three of the biggest issues parents have with their children's behaviour.
Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder miss out on NDIS funding
Thousands of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder miss out on NDIS funding because there are so few specialists who can diagnose and assess the impact of the condition.
‘It’s not stopping at the playground anymore’: Prep, Year 1 bullying on the rise
The number of Queensland Prep students being suspended or expelled almost doubles in four years, with experts and parents warning the problem of schoolyard bullying is exploding among the state's youngest students.
What childcare workers really do all day
We're one of the lowest paid professionals and we deserve better. Take a look at my average day and judge for yourself, writes Tracey Bell.
What childcare workers really do all day
We're one of the lowest paid professionals and we deserve better. Take a look at my average day and judge for yourself, writes Tracey Bell.
Bear wants to tell a story. But do you want to read it?
We studied the top 100 bestselling kids' books and decided to write our own to explain what we found. Meet Bear.
Bear wants to tell a story. But do you want to read it?
We studied the top 100 bestselling kids' books and decided to write our own to explain what we found. Meet Bear.