Why your early childhood teacher is so important

Why your early childhood teacher is so important

Choosing the right kindy program for your child can be overwhelming. Most centres today have fabulous facilities, so how else do you determine which is best for your family? Often left as an afterthought on the kindy checklist, yet one of the most important factors in...
Top hacks to nail the back-to-school rush

Top hacks to nail the back-to-school rush

As a busy mum of two gorgeous girls, Sally Obermeder is on the path to prepare for her another big year. When The Athlete’s Foot were searching for an inspirational mum to share back to school hacks and ideas with their community, Sally was the obvious choice –...
What type of Prep parent are you?

What type of Prep parent are you?

With school officially back in session, many little preppies took their first tentative steps through the school gates, ready to start their primary education. Although the first day for a new Preppie student can be exciting for both parent and child it can also be a...
New family fun precinct for the Redlands Coast

New family fun precinct for the Redlands Coast

Weekends and school holidays in the Redlands community will never be the same again under plans to create a new family fun zone at Toondah Harbour, including a South Bank-style lagoon pool and water play area. Local families will no longer have to leave the region in...
The surprising lessons of a library card

The surprising lessons of a library card

Look in your wallet today and it’s likely stuffed with loyalty cards, bank cards, coffee cards and hopefully a little spare change. But can you remember what your very first card was? Most adults will say a library card. I loved my first library card. It opened the...