Small but deadly

Small But Deadly

A mate of mine with a couple of kids a bit older than Stone tells me that when he’s at home, all he does is pick up toys. I understand him more every day. One Friday evening I wandered into … Continue reading

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Sleep matters

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

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Kids in the community

Community Lifestyles

A school holidays activity program offered by Community Lifestyles is enhancing the social skills, confidence and independence of children and young adults with a disability while giving parents and carers a much needed break during a demanding period of care. … Continue reading

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Budo Kan – building confidence

Budo Kan

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

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