Is your child really reading?

Reading…. It’s something we all take for granted and assume that because our child goes to school he or she will be reading well. But how do you know if your child is one of those who just “pretends” to read, or is actually reading?

A work colleague told me that he had just discovered that his Year 3 son, Matthew, could not read; that throughout Matthew’s time at school he had been pretending ....
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Beaded bracelets

Beaded bracelets are easy to make and are great gifts. There’s an array of colourful, interesting beads available from craft or bead shops anywhere, so let your imagination run wild and create something unique! This is a great activity for kids too.  [READ MORE]

Choosing the right holiday care for your dog

Holidays, while relaxing for us, can be very stressful for our dog. Dogs are used to being part of a pack – our family – and when we suddenly disappear they can panic or become depressed.

Most of us don’t have a relative on hand who can care for the dog in their own environment, which means we will have to pay for our best friend to be looked after. So what are the options?  [READ MORE]

Sunburn and heatstroke

Summer is upon us. Fun filled days in the outdoors.

We all know about slip, slop, slap and slurp (don’t forget the water!) but what do you do when you have forgotten to reapply the sunscreen often enough and the little ones, or even the big ones, end up with a bad case of sunburn?  Don’t forget that you can get just as burnt on cloudy and even windy days, as you can on clear, sunny, hot days.
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