Space to grow
Rebecca Comerford felt good throughout her first trimester, so the haemorrhage that hit at 12 weeks knocked her and husband Brett for six.
“We panicked...
Striving for excellence
St Bernadette’s, The Basin is nestled at the base of the Dandenong Ranges in a beautiful rural-style setting the school says is unmatched by...
‘Back to 1995’ at Holy Trinity School
Any school can teach a curriculum.
Amazing schools, like Holy Trinity Primary School in Wantirna South, are full of teachers actively and passionately exploring the...
Better sleep, better health
Many studies into the sleep patterns of children and adolescents have been undertaken.
No matter which study is looked at, there is clear evidence that...
Mum’s amazing act to save young son
Six-year-old Jake Shiels had only two days left on life support when his mum gave him an incredible life-saving gift.
The Cranbourne North boy was...
Herb and feta quinoa patties
Did you know herbs can pack in just as much nutrition as vegetables? Just like green leafy vegetables, fresh herbs are a good source...
Changing the way we think about learning
Teachers know that play is integral to a child’s learning.
But if they only free play, opportunities to support their conceptional understanding of the world...
A tale of too many toys
Like many parents, Jan Juc author Stef Gemmill knows that far too many plastic toys can end up in the bin.
But it doesn’t...
A ‘Wandi’ful book for kids
There’s a true story about a dingo pup that fell out of the sky and into the backyard of a Victorian home.
Now that...
The benefits of learning outdoors
Discovery Childcare and Education embraces the Danish Forest School practice of friluftsliv which means 'outdoor life'.
No matter the season, with appropriate clothing, children...
The fun of birth in a pandemic
Angeline Chandler was four months pregnant with her first child when Covid-19 hit.
For her, it meant her partner Allan couldn’t be there for all...
Dad delivers baby in driveaway
Seeing the birth of your child is perhaps one of the most incredible experiences to go through but for Monbulk father Steve McRae, he...