A recent survey of 125 Australian families found playing a round of Monopoly or dominoes is not only fun, but provides a host of other family benefits including improved patience, concentration, teamwork, sharing, communication, sportsmanship, and critical thinking skills. More astonishing were the findings that children fought less with their siblings and actually chose playing a board game over watching TV! Read moreKids on the coast
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Board games improve children's life skills
Sep 2009
A recent survey of 125 Australian families found playing a round of Monopoly or dominoes is not only fun, but provides a host of other family benefits including improved patience, concentration, teamwork, sharing, communication, sportsmanship, and critical thinking skills. More astonishing were the findings that children fought less with their siblings and actually chose playing a board game over watching TV! Read moreLiteracy and numeracy under the spotlight
Sep 2009
Teams of highly trained teachers will visit Queensland state schools in lower socioeconomic areas early next year as part of a government plan to boost literacy and numeracy. Read more
Homebirths under threat
Sep 2009
Home births could become illegal under proposed laws forcing midwives attending home births to be insured or face a hefty $30,000 fine. A recent protest by hundreds of women outside Parliament House, aptly called ‘The Mother of All Rallies’, went some way to solving the problem with Australia’s health ministers agreeing to a two-year fine exemption.
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Parents sedating naughty kids with cannabis
Sep 2009
Parents in Melbourne and Sydney are endangering the mental wellbeing of children as young as six by giving them cannabis as a sedative. Youth worker Les Twentyman said some parents think their own drugs could be a solution for behavioural problems. Mr Twentyman said more needed to be done to educate parents about the long-term dangers of giving drugs to children.
Local babysitting club wants you!
Sep 2009
If you’re one of the countless parents frustrated with the process of finding reliable and trustworthy babysitters, the Gold Coast Babysitting Club could be the answer for your family. Read more
Happy Birthday
Sep 2009
Villotti Photography turns 20 next month. Portrait Photographer Shauna Willott attributed the success to the beautiful families she’s met. “They’re my inspiration,” she said.
Junior netball gets a boost
Sep 2009
NetSetGO!, Netball Australia’s junior development program for children aged 5-10 has gained a new sponsor in Walt Disney Studios Australia. Read more
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