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Written by Jayne Kearney and Chris Howe
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 14:32 |
How early is too early for children to start formal education? When they’re in the womb? As babies? The day they start school? Jayne Kearney and Chris Howe look at the pre-school years and ask, “What, if anything, should child care centres be teaching our kids?”
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Written by Jane Suter
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Tuesday, 25 May 2010 14:30 |
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Jane Decides Drastic Measures Must Be Taken
Read Part 1 of Desperately Seeking Playdate here.
With new resolve I decide drastic measures must be taken. That’s right: The Fun Fort! A virtual meat market for moms. Even though I wasn’t sure I was ready for the big leagues, I put on my best sneakers, grabbed the boys and headed out the door.
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Written by Jodie McEwen
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Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:22 |
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Research is showing that an increasing amount of children are developing food allergies. The reasons for the increase are unknown, but as adults with precious children in our lives- parents, carers, teachers or families- it’s our job to know how to deal with a child’s allergic reaction.
For this reason, 16-22 May is national Food Allergy Awareness Week. Anaphylaxis Australia are launching the event to promote a better awareness of food allergy in the community. Some food allergies are mild, other can be more severe.
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Written by Jayne Kearney and Chris Howe
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Monday, 03 May 2010 12:57 |
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What makes a good kids’ party? Is having your party at an outside venue the scourge of modern times or sanity saver for busy parents? Jayne Kearney and Chris Howe have very different ideas on the subject, and aren’t afraid to speak their minds.
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Written by Jane Suter
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Thursday, 29 April 2010 14:47 |
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In this fun piece, American writer Jane Suter is desperately seeking a playdate - for herself.
Part 1: In which Jane embarks on a search for friend-worthy moms
The concrete jungle of playground equipment looms before me on this random Tuesday afternoon. Maybe this will be the day. The day I meet her: Mrs. Right. Heck, I’ll even take Mrs. Right Now. I have long since lost the idealism of a perfect match. But these days, the prospect of finding a playdate, any playdate, seems slim to none.
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