Sleep matters
For many parents, as the dreaded round-the-clock feeds and night-time dummy spits fade into memory, sleep seems less of an issue. However, sleep is integral to health and development throughout childhood and adolescence. Worryingly, SA’s Australian Centre for Education in … Continue reading
Budo Kan – building confidence
Have you heard of Budo Kan? It’s a style of martial arts created in Japan in 1966 by Malaysian man Chew Choo Soot, which is growing in popularity in Australia. Interestingly, Budo Kan of Australia is an Adelaide family business … Continue reading
Do you like yourself? Protecting girls’ self esteem
From the moment my children were born, I’ve vehemently guarded the images that have reached them from the television. Yet my four-year-old daughter has already asked for lipstick, nail polish and those clothes off the rack that are basically ‘mini … Continue reading
Teen parties: it pays to be prepared
Most of us look back on our teenage years with a smile, thinking of the friends, the love interests, the parties and the fun. Teen parties are important – they teach young people about responsibility and social skills, as well … Continue reading