Tell ‘em they’re dreaming

Tell ‘em they’re dreaming

We all know the adverts – the jaunty ‘Dreamland’ jingle is as familiar as Twinkle Twinkle and the “tell ‘em they’re dreaming” tagline, made famous in The Castle, is now closely connected with Dreamland Bedding founder Dean Bendall. Dreamland is … Continue reading

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Boys and Creativity

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Why do so many more girls than boys participate in the performing arts? After all, some of the world’s most important and famous artists and performers are males – think Picasso, Cobain, Da Vinci, Astaire and Bieber, to name a … Continue reading

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Active Kids = Happy Kids

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University research shows just 20 to 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a day is enough to boost endorphin levels in the human body. Endorphins are the natural hormones responsible for an enhanced feeling of mental wellbeing. Research suggests other … Continue reading

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Is foster care for you?

Foster Families

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

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