Is foster care for you?
Seven children out of every 1,000 in Australia live in out-of-home care, according to the latest Australian Institute of Family Studies report. Of these, about half live with foster carers – families who provide temporary care for children who are … Continue reading
Egg rings and scars
Almost a year has flown by since our little boy was delivered. I was so grateful to the staff at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital that we donated some photography and time as well as little Stone’s smiling face to … Continue reading
Music Making A Difference
Researchers are beginning to uncover the profound effects that music can have on a child’s development. It’s not only fun, participation in a music class can be instrumental in the growth of the brain. “Psychologists, neuroscientists and experts in early … Continue reading
Brain food for kids
The human brain develops more rapidly between birth and age five than during any other period. In fact by age five the brain is about 90 percent of its adult size! Good nutrition is imperative in these early years to … Continue reading