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 and preparing for a long weekend on the water with an adventurous four-year old, I admit I was a little nervous. But I shouldn’t have been because the Hinchinbrook Houseboat Lucinda Dawn was spa.. | 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 whereby young people (usually late teens to mid-twenties) live with a host family in a foreign country so they can immerse themselves in a different culture and learn the language. Typically they get paid a.. | 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 your kids down in front of their favourite TV program and walk away? Well, Senior Psychology Lecturer at James Cook University, Alistair Campbell, says that this is not always such a bad thing.
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