extracurricular
What sort of extra curricular activities are best for your child? Here are plenty of tips and advice about after school activities that will enrich your child and give them plenty of fun.
How much is too much when it comes to after-school activities?
It’s an issue many parents struggle with – how many out of school activities should their child be involved in? Fiona...more
Coding: The excellent skill your creative kid needs to learn
Coding is a must for the jobs of the future how can you get your kids started? more
Raising guide dog puppies has made my family happier and healthier
This week is National Student Volunteer Week. Children’s author Kate Willson talks about her experience volunteering with Guide...more
School camp and sleepovers: Are you ALL ready?
Sleeping over at a friend’s or relative’s house and going on school camp can be significant rites of passage. more
Learning a second language: Are bilingual kids smarter?
Everyone agrees – the primary years are the best in which to learn a second language. But is it so important for our children to...more
We should be talking about those birds and bees in kindergarten
Want to know when you should be talking to your kids about sex? Well, it’s WAY earlier than you may think. more
My proudest moment as a mum wasn’t the one I was expecting
Here I was thinking she wanted to win something, but all my daughter wanted was to help other kids. more
How to help kids chase their dreams (when they're doing it tough)
In a country like ours, it is difficult to comprehend how a family’s financial circumstances can determine a child’s future....more
Tiffani Wood: How to share music with your kids
Tiffani Wood is a firm believer in the power of music and supports the notion that learning about music from a young age can teach...more
How to keep up with the kids' activities
With today’s kids so busy (not to mention mums and dads) it can be hard to keep up with who should be where and when. Nicole...more
Why kids should learn to play the piano
When I was a little boy, I asked Father Christmas for a spaceship. He brought me a piano. After getting over the initial shock,...more
Go team! Why your child needs to play sport
Signing your child up for a team sport will do a lot more than get them moving – it can arm them with some valuable skills they’ll...more