DO YOU KNOW of a worthwhile organisation that needs to hold an event but is wavering because of the cost of venue hire? Well Gecko’s Indoor Play Centre is offering free venue hi..
With 2012 being the beginning of great things at PakMag, we have launched our bigger, better and all round awesome new website. Some of the new features include: - Forum: Ask questions, s..
There can be a lot of confusion about the terms ‘food allergy’ and ‘food intolerance’, and they are often used interchangeably even by health professionals. However, the differ..
Surveys show that boys are falling behind when it comes to reading so what can be done to spark their interest in the magical world of books? By Amanda Cranston
National literacy statistic..
There’s more to vision than 20/20, writes Jane Chin.
It often comes as a surprise to parents to discover that although their child has 20/20 vision they are having problems at school due..
A weekend on a houseboat is the perfect family getaway as there are no distractions and just the peace and quiet of the river, writes Amanda Cranston.
Having never been on a houseboat ..
More and more families in NQ are hosting au pairs in their homes and theyare proving to be an invaluable help for parents, but what exactly are they?
Au Pairs are a European concept whereb..
Exposing toddlers to new and different technologies can be a natural part of growing up, says Dr Alistair Campbell
By Jemma Nott
Have you ever had that experience where you just wanted to sit ..
Hidden learning disorders can often be the cause of problems and a lack of enthusiasm at school, writes Jutta Dempsey.
It’s only been a short while since your kids eagerly tried on n..
Learning how to play a musical instrument has many benefits for children, but when is the best time to start? By Nicole Tobin-Donnelly
Most parents would like their child to learn a musical ins..
Spurred on by the tragic loss of her first baby, Kristy Vallely found a way to reach out to other mums who might be struggling through her successful new blog ‘The Imperfect Mum’
A..
TAMING THE DRAGON By Jutta Dempsey
Children often feel confused, anxious, hurt, disappointed, frustrated and angry in their efforts to deal with the world around them. Their age, temperament an..
Is a Christmas split between two families double the fun or twice the sadness for children?
By Jutta Dempsey
Christmas is a very special time for families and especially for children. Put..