By Michael Grose Families develop their own language that has meaning for them. “This is non-negotiable” has significant meaning in my tribe, going way beyond displaying an unwillingness to argue or negotiate. It…
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One woman’s personal account of raising a child with down syndrome. By MELISSA WALSH ‘Have you thought about special school?’ is not the question you are expecting when you first…
‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ ‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ ‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ If you have children, look after children, or have ever been around a child, then you are probably familiar with this…
THE MAJORITY OF PREGNANT WOMEN HAVE NOT HEARD OF A VIRUS THAT IS NOW THE LEADING NON-GENETIC CAUSE OF DISABILITY IN NEWBORNS, ACCORDING TO A NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES. By:…
Preventing Confusion About Concussion: 6 Myths Unmasked By: LARA KRUPICKA With Peter Landesman’s new movie Concussion in theatres now, the topic of safety in youth sports is rising to the forefront…
Ideas for an Easter tea party Use lots of colour – pastel coloured streamers, baskets of coloured eggs or flowers. Craft up some fancy napkin rings using portions of the…
Moist and full of flavour, this roast practically cooks itself. It’s so easy you will feel guilty accepting the compliments. But take them anyway! Don’t be put off by the…
If you’ve visited Big Kid Little Kid before then you probably stumbled onto some of my nerdtacular dad-craft which gave Little E, my pre-schooler, hours of fun and, hopefully, a…
You’ll need White shirtAssorted colours of tie dyeRubber bandsRubber glovesBuckets or bowls for dye bathPaper to create heart templateWashable marker What to do: Wash shirts and let them dry to…
You’ll need: • Dry lasagne sheets • Liquid watercolours or food colouring • Rubbing alcohol or white vinegar • Ziploc Bags • Clear contact paper OR packing tape • Painter’s…