Preschool

EDUCATION: The important role of grandparents in a child’s early literacy

By bringing it back to basics with songs and stories children might not always hear, grandparents are becoming instrumental in their grandchildren’s early literacy development.

Recipes

RECIPE: Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls

These Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls are perfect for little fingers. Add them cold to a lunchbox or freeze for an easy snack.  Makes 24Prep: 30 minsCooking time: 55 mins   INGREDIENTS 6...

Recipes

RECIPE: Cauliflower Hashbrowns

Low carb, healthy hashbrowns | Gluten free, dairy free.Recipe by nutritionist Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish.  Makes approx. 10 Ingredients: 2 cups riced/finely grated...

Parenting Files

PARENTING FILES: Road tripping with a toddler

Are we there yet? Whinging, screaming, can’t settle your child? Better yet there's still another 5 hours to go. Yes, road tripping with a toddler has its downsides and as a parent almost everyone...

Education

ENVIRONMENT: 5 ways young people can fight for the environment

Our children are our future, and the planet is theirs to look after but it is still up to us to guide them in the right direction. This generation is taught about pollution, recycling, reusing and...

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Parenting Files

HOME: 5 rainy day activities for kids

No more 'I'm bored!' Here's our top 5 rainy day activities to fill a stormy weekend.

Parenting Files

TECH: Emojis and what they REALLY mean to teens

Do you know your eggplant from your mailbox? Kids today using emojis to chat in their own code, and the meanings will surprise you!

Secondary

PROFILE: Meet the Principal, St Andrew's Anglican College

Since opening it’s doors in 2003, St Andrew’s Anglican College has rapidly grown to become one of the leading schools on the Sunshine Coast. We chat to Principal Reverend Chris Ivey to find out more about this progressive college.

News

NEWS: Australia's first playground made from recycled beauty products opens on the Gold Coast

Australia’s first playground made with recycled beauty products has been unveiled on the Gold Coast.

Wellbeing

WELLBEING: Signs your child is not coping with formal schooling

Worried your child isn't settling well into school? Here are the signs and what to do.

Wellbeing

WELLBEING: Extreme heat conditions: Preparing our kids

This heat is affecting both children and adults. My 10-year-old daughter came home from school last week and told me during and after practising for the school cross country she had a throbbing...

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