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Nutrition: Food Sensitivities

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..

The Gender Divide: Boys and Reading

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..

Total Optical: Total Vision

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..

Afloat on a Houseboat

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 ..

Au Pairs: A Growing Trend

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..

Gaga for Gadgets

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 ..

Learning Disorders: "I Hate School'

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..

Playing Music: Benefits to Kids

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..

Real Lives: The Imperfect Mum

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

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..

The Holiday Shuffle

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..