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Education 01-Oct-2012 by Sandra Smith

Most families are satisfied with our state and independent schools, but for some families, conventional school is not the best option…
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Parenting & the Law

P Files 30-Sep-2012 by Jackie Goldston

Becoming a parent can be challenging and rewarding . However how do we know where we stand in relation to the law?…
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Hawaiian Escape?

Holidays 28-Sep-2012 by Leanne Southwell

On October 13 I am racing the legendary Hawaiian World Ironman Triathlon in Kona. It will be one day of hell and triumph rolled into one …
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Because I can read

The Lounge Room 26-Sep-2012 by Jackie Goldston @JackieGoldston

I love books. Real books. The ones that you can touch, hold, turn the pages and smell. Yes, books have a smell, all good readers know that.…
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Is it ok to interfere?

The Lounge Room 20-Sep-2012 by Jackie Goldston @JackieGoldston

What would you do if you saw someone carving their name into a rock in a National Park? And what if it was a child with their parent? …
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Navigating the Social Media Maze

Feature Story 04-Sep-2012 by Jackie Goldston

We have all seen the hysterical media headlines and felt the tiny (or rather large depending on the age of your child) ball of panic start to tighten as we realise that our children are growing up in a completely different digital landscape to that of our childhood.…
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Mothering the Mother

Babies on the Coast 05-Jul-2012 by Maxine Arthur

Ideally, giving birth is a joyful, positive experience for a woman. In reality, some women feel let down by our maternity system and an increasing number are employing a doula to support them in achieving the birth they want.…
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Born to be wild or mild

P Files 05-Jul-2012 by Belinda Hopper

Firstborns want to rule the world, lastborns want to change it and middle children are the peacemakers. …
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Childhood Depression

Feature Story 05-Jul-2012 by Sandra Smith

Childhood should be a happy, carefree time, but children struggling with depression travel a rocky road. Everyday situations can seem overwhelming for depressed kids, who can’t just ‘snap out of it’ or ‘cheer up’. They need help and support to recover, as well as the unconditional love of their families through the tough times. …
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Meet Peter Mulcahy

Parent Profile 07-May-2012 by Jackie Goldston

My full name is Peter Muraay Djeripi Mulcahy and I am a Gamilaroi Aboriginal artist, Storyteller and Teacher of Culture (CARTA Program - Cultural Awareness and Reconciliation Through Art). …
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Fiji holiday - With toddlers

Holidays 07-May-2012 by Christine O'Leary

Fiji holiday....With toddlers…
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Trick or Tick

Only Natural 03-May-2012 by Kim Lahey

Exploring food colours and flavours…
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Sleeping Baby Safely

Babies on the Coast 03-May-2012 by Cameron Munro

This year will be the 25th year that Australians have been asked to “be silly for a serious cause” by wearing a red nose for Red Nose Day. But the serious cause behind the red nose is one that too many Australians still know little about.…
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Quality Childcare

Education 03-May-2012 by Maxine Arthur

The time has come – you need to find quality childcare so you can return to work, study, sanity, or for a dozen other reasons. Your family is interstate or unavailable and your friends are in the same boat as you. The options are centre-based care (childcare or kindergarten) or home-based care (family day care or nanny)? Choosing the best option may be daunting but having confidence that quality childcare will benefit your child, and knowing what to look for, helps to quell any anxiety or guilt.…
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It's never too early to talk S-E-X with your child

P Files 03-May-2012 by Holly Brennan

Most parents and carers recognise communicating about sexuality is just another one of the essentials for helping their children to grow up healthy, safe and informed. Yes, it can be hard to get information and a challenge knowing where to start, but just like teaching your children about other things it can be fun, have a positive impact and it is guaranteed to give you some ‘entertaining’ stories to share with other parents.…
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Risk Rewards

Feature Story 03-May-2012 by Luke Goldston

Many of us remember a childhood where our neighbourhoods were one large playground of vacant lots, fields and even the streets themselves; but for our children times have changed. The physical boundaries which they live within are narrower and more rigidly defined than they have ever been. …
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Celebrating 50 Issues!

Feature Story 03-May-2012 by

This month marks our 50th Issue on the Sunshine Coast. It's been quite a journey! Here's an introduction to the some of our faithful team members that have got us to where we are today.…
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It's All About You Mum!

Feature Story 09-Mar-2012 by By Jackie Goldston

Every day should be mother’s day, but unfortunately it’s not. Have a look at these fab finds & great ideas on how to show mum she’s as amazing as we all know she is.…
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Would I lie to you?

P Files 02-Mar-2012 by Jessica Jane Sammut

As our little cherubs grow up, they certainly become savvier. So when we hear that first lie cross their lips, what’s a parent to do? Jessica Jane Sammut investigates. …
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Escaping Plastics at home and at school

Only Natural 02-Mar-2012 by Sandra Smith

Caring for the environment starts at home and cutting down our consumption of plastic can help make a difference.…
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