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The Power of Perseverance
Ask any successful person and they’ll tell you how much of what they’ve achieved came down to simply sticking to their task in spite of the obstacles. Whether it be in pursuit of academic success or sporting glory, most parents would agree perseverance is one of the more important qualities for kids to have; but how to acquire it is not so clear cut. How do we teach our kids not to give up? Is it even something which can be learnt or are some people just born with it? And, if it can be taught, how do we do so? Read more...
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First Aid
My Mother inflicted her version of first aid on me when I was a small child. She was head of intensive care in our family. Most mothers are. Apart from the scrapes and bruises and kiss it better stuff, she was queen of old wives tales. Read more...
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Social Skills: At School
What’s the major factor influencing a child’s academic success? Ask parents this question, and most are likely to answer ‘intelligence’. It seems obvious that a child’s IQ would be the most important factor in how well they learn at school. But there’s more to it than that. Read more...
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The Miracle of Modern Baby Making
The term ‘designer babies’ is a burr under the saddle blanket of most fertility specialists. It conjures up frivolous images of a couple choosing desired features from a catalogue to create their ‘perfect child’ – sex, hair and eye colour, talents and character traits. Check the bank balance, sign up and a baby to match a designer lifestyle is guaranteed. Read more...
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Energy For Others
Some people manage to turn their pain and loss into other people’s gain. April Hulbert is one such inspiring woman. The agonising loss of her mum to ovarian cancer in 2004 spurred her on to organise fundraising events for the Queensland Institute for Medical Research. Read more...
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Christmas Traditions
Do you ever wonder what other people do at Christmas time or over the holiday season? Kids on the Coast wanted to find out what our Facebook “likers” enjoyed doing each year. Below is a selection of some of the many interesting and unusual holiday traditions. Check out our Facebook page or join a discussion on our website for more! Read more...
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Learning Styles
From the moment they’re born, children absorb the world around them with everything they have. At first it’s obvious when a child is using a particular sense to learn something but as they get older the process gets more subtle. How do learning styles impact children in the classroom? Read more...
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Handmade Natural Gifts
Seize a rainy day to make melt-and-pour soap, funky bags from recycled materials, or ‘first-aid’ beanbags - no matter what project you choose, hand-made gifts will be treasured! Read more...
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Child's Play
Is it a parent’s responsibility to keep their children entertained when they complain about being bored? The experience of downtime and boredom is more beneficial for children than we realise. Read more...
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The Pitfalls of Perfectionism
Striving to be the best you can be is a very different thing to believing your self-worth depends solely upon your achievements. Read more...
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The raunch effect
Activists and experts are lobbying against the sexualisation of childhood. We discuss what it is, the consequences for our kids, and share expert advice for parents. Read more...
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Party time …on a budget
We all want our children to have an enjoyable and memorable party; however when you are focusing on the family budget, it is important to make every dollar stretch as far as possible. Read more...
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The Cartoon King
He has been on Catch Phrase (winning a heap of prizes, including a VW Polo) and Wheel of Fortune. He had his own segment, The Big Doodle, on the Disney channel, where he was known for three years as Cartoon Dave to 14 million people in Australia, Hong Kong and China. Read more...
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Productive pets
Worms and chooks are friendly ‘scrap-converting’ pets who recycle waste and produce food in your backyard. Read more...
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Not just skin deep!
Itchy, red, scaly, dry, weeping, painful … when our skin is showing signs of distress, what is it really trying to tell us? Read more...
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Papa don’t preach
Just like his fertility challenged mummy, my son is obsessed with babies and, due to several rather obviously protruding bellies amongst the parents at childcare, there appears to have been extensive discussion of the topic. Read more...
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When your ‘baby’ becomes a big brother or sister
Sometimes even the happiest toddler can be a little jealous when a new baby joins the family. We look at ways to help with the transition to big brother or sisterhood. Read more...
SELECT FOR KIDS Activities
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Life! Summer Beanbags
We all love to lie around by the pool but often it is a choice between comfort and price. Now you can have both with these stylish outdoor beanbags from Life! 4 Beanbags to be won Read more to enter...
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Elmo
We have 2 Family passes to give away in each region – Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Townsville. Entries close 14th March, 2012. Win one of 6 Family passes to see every child’s most loved character, Elmo, along with the Sesame Street gang. Sing along to classic Sesame Street favourites along with catchy new tunes. Set to delight Sesame Street fans of all ages! www.SesameStreetPresents.com.au Read more to enter...
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Kindle
Win!!! Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Total Value $280 Aus on Ebay. with Australian Cords Not available in Australian Retail Stores until Mid 2012, so be one of the first to own. More convenient than an IPad, is more compact and can fit in a handbag. http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Fire-Amazon-Tablet/dp/B0051VVOB2 Read more to enter...
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Vitality Options Deluxe Package
Win a Deluxe Massage Package, by clicking on the link and letting as know the Name of the Deluxe Package. www.vitalityoptions.com.au Read more to enter...
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A case of supply and demand
We all understand the life-saving role of blood banks in our community. Human milk banks provide a less well known, but equally important, service. Read more...
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A child’s practical wisdom
Have your kids ever come out with those silencing one-liners that stop you in your tracks? Read more...
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A greener life
Local mum Karen Keynes has ditched her former life as a corporate high flyer to take on a totally different challenge. Read more...
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A Safe Bet
Did you ever ponder the notion that an article of clothing could save your child’s life? I have always explored the art world and the work of James Wood comes to mind. Read more...
Aussie World Family Pass
Win an Aussie World Family Pass. The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Read more to enter...
Life! Summer Beanbags
We all love to lie around by the pool but often it is a choice between comfort and price. Now you can have both with these stylish outdoor beanbags from Life! 4 Beanbags to be won Read more to enter...
Elmo
We have 2 Family passes to give away in each region – Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Townsville. Entries close 14th March, 2012. Win one of 6 Family passes to see every child’s most loved character, Elmo, along with the Sesame Street gang. Sing along to classic Sesame Street favourites along with catchy new tunes. Set to delight Sesame Street fans of all ages! www.SesameStreetPresents.com.au Read more to enter...
Kindle
Win!!! Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Total Value $280 Aus on Ebay. with Australian Cords Not available in Australian Retail Stores until Mid 2012, so be one of the first to own. More convenient than an IPad, is more compact and can fit in a handbag. http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Fire-Amazon-Tablet/dp/B0051VVOB2 Read more to enter...
Vitality Options Deluxe Package
Win a Deluxe Massage Package, by clicking on the link and letting as know the Name of the Deluxe Package. www.vitalityoptions.com.au Read more to enter...
