Hazel arrives in time for dad’s cricket finals
Hazel Maggie McDermott was born just in time to be part of the premiership celebrations with her father’s cricket side.
At just nine days old,...
Top internet safety expert’s tips for keeping kids safe online
The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for children.
With the threat of exposure to pornography, violence, cyber bullying and predators, it's no wonder parents...
Find your local playgroup
Finding a place where your child can socialise, play and learn before starting school is not always an easy task.
One option to seriously consider...
The place to be for teens
The teenage years can be a challenge.
It’s a time of rapid change marked by a host of stresses, temptations and mental health issues.
It’s also...
Winter illnesses and when to seek help
Apart from dreary cold weather, winter can also bring a succession of insipid illnesses that can leave the whole family sneezing, wheezing and coughing.
But...
Teens and teeth whitening
Perfect white smiles greet us every time we open a magazine, turn on the TV or log onto social media.
The selfie phenomenon is also...
Challenge develops good digital citizens
Have you heard of the Student Blogging Challenge?
The program is about children embracing all of the benefits of blogging - from learning digital writing...
Creating the right sleeping environment for your baby
What does the optimal sleep environment for a baby look like?
Coming into winter, one of the most common questions I get is ‘what should...
Refresher classes for grandparents
Becoming a grandparent is one of the greatest joys in life.
Most people are overcome with excitement when they discover they’re about to become a...
Have a whale of a time on Phillip Island
Humpback and Southern Right whales will frolic in Phillip Island waters these school holidays as they make their way north to their winter breeding...
Creating pathways to international basketball success
Envision Basketball is a local skill enhancement academy founded on a vision to create pathways for basketball students transitioning from secondary school to their...
Explore Antarctica on Phillip Island
Have you ever wanted to visit Antarctica and explore the world’s most extreme continent – but all from the comfort of a warm base?
Imagine...
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Park play at its peak
Officer is now home to a playground attracting visitors from across the state - and it’s only the beginning.
The 10-hectare Officer District Park is...
