Mud a source of childhood joy but research has demonstrated that exposure to friendly bacteria in soil can assist the brain to release serotonin, the endorphin used to regulate mood. The more serotonin we have – the happier we are. Mud literally makes us happy. Jason from Nature Play SA takes us through the many benefits of mud play for our children, and some ideas for getting messy with mud!
South Australia is in the midst of a horror start to the flu season, with confirmed cases of influenza numbers soaring within the state. If you’ve been hesitating on getting a vaccination for yourself or your children, now’s the time take your medicine!
MobileMuster has been helping Australians recycle their mobile phones since 1998, tackling the ever-growing problem of electronic waste. Educating the next generation of environmentally conscious consumers is one of MobileMuster’s core objectives, so in 2019 they launched their national student film making competition for students of all ages.
As the largest after-school learning programme in the world, Kumon is more than just tutoring. It’s a partnership between parent, student and Kumon Instructor, to fully pursue each child’s individual potential and develop his or her ability to the maximum. We find out about how Kumon helps children develop their confidence, a daily study habit and a high level of mathematics and reading ability.
This month, Raising Literacy Australia (RLA), has launched a critical campaign to support early years literacy development, following a documented rise in the number of developmentally vulnerable children starting school across the state, and entering out-of-home care.
Westminster have completed the latest stage of their stunning $40 million Campus Masterplan, with the opening of the Forder Centre, offering both day and boarding students a range of resources and social spaces.
Preschoolers love to engage with music and movement. They naturally enjoy singing, dancing, exploring sound sources, listening and being creative. What are the benefits of music education for children?
Evidence shows that children who experience play-based learning guided by qualified educators in our nation’s leading preschools are on the right path to a bright future. We wanted to help out parents by covering some of the basics for when to enrol your child in preschool, and how!
Given childhood is the most sensitive period of human development, it is particularly important that physical activity in children and young people be promoted from a young age. Helen Connolly shares her insights into children and young peoples’ thoughts on getting active.
Have you ever stood in a toy store and wondered what to buy because your child doesn’t seem to play with the same things that other kids enjoy? Perhaps they will only play if you play with them. Some children need help to engage in play. If this sounds like your kid, keep reading, as Michelle Knuckey from Choose Play has shared with us some tips to engaging children in independent play.
Join Mercedes College for the exclusive ‘Hike for History’, part of May’s South Australian History Festival. Limited to only 50 guests, this inaugural event will see participants enjoy a pre-hike coffee in the beautiful College grounds, once part of Springfield Estate and considered for the residence of the Governor of South Australia.
The Begin Better Randomised Controlled Trial is a research study that aims to understand whether improving a woman’s health before pregnancy – by changing behaviours related to physical activity and diet – will improve health outcomes for both mum and baby. Find out more about how you can be involved and receive health recommendations and pregnancy planning advice from a midwife and 6 months of health coaching.
If you have a child who gets frustrated easily, finds it hard to follow instructions, worries a lot, finds it hard to make or manage friendships, has been through tough life situations or has other emotional, social, behaviour or life challenges, then Calm Kid Central might be able to help your family.
The Women’s and Children’s Health Network is providing families with access to specialist paediatric emergency staff from the comfort of your own home with their virtual urgent care service. The Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service is an online video call with highly-skilled emergency doctors and nurses who can assess children with non-life threatening conditions, saving families a trip to the Emergency Department.
Echoes Montessori is an early learning and care environment embedded into the vertical village of Encore Apartments independent retirement living. In this innovative space the children and their elders not only share land, but also share their lives with one another.