Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Riding a bike is a skill, once learned, that is rarely lost. Learning how to ride is the difficult part. When I was a kid I had neither a balance bike nor training wheels. I pushed my new bike out onto our lawn and went from there. The beauty of living in the country, right? …
There is a new language that many education departments around the world are embracing and adding to their curriculum. It is fast becoming THE second language for students to learn with predictions that it will be the language skill business seek in prospective employees as the newest generation leaves high school. I am talking about …
A few weeks ago now I received an invitation to attend an Instameet in Sydney to celebrate Qantas’ 95th birthday. A Qantas Instameet! I had no idea what that actually meant and had to immediately google instameet so I could get my head around what I would signing up for if I agreed to attend. Armed …
Having found myself lost in a few Christmas movies, I have developed quite a magical view of the holiday season. I love the lights, the cheesy Christmas tees (or jumpers when we’re in Victoria), carols and gifts. As soon as I started earning pocket as a child, I would save it all up to buy …
Located in the Northern Territory, Darwin offers a plethora of places and curiosities to explore. In fact, there are so many things to do in Darwin with kids to keep you busy for a few days or a few weeks (or more!). A trip here will have you exploring some of the best things the …
image via: Drift School Australia If you are a fan of Vin Diesel you have no doubt watched Fast and the Furious and know a thing or two about drifting. Drifting is a particular driving technique where the driver is able to keep the car in a state of oversteer while moving through a series of …
When the week rolls over and the weekend arrives there can be a certain satisfaction discovering your calendar is empty. Perhaps you take the opportunity to relax in your garden, read a new book or catch up on housework. Faced with a weekend without plans, my kids spent Saturday playing in the backyard with the neighbours. …
When I first arrived in Sydney I went straight to Bondi Beach. I think most tourists do. I wanted to see the great Aussie wonder for myself and feel the sand between my toes. It was truly delightful. Fast forward a decade and a half, and I’m raising my kids in this very city, providing the …
Australia has a past that many of us try to sweep under the carpet. While the media is quick to paint modern Australia as a racist nation (and I’m not here to debate whether we are or not), historically we were much, much worse. There was a time when our aboriginal people, possibly the oldest …
Childhood in Australia is likely to be spent outdoors in the sun, in a pool or the ocean (or a dam, if you grow up in the country), or when it’s raining, playing the Xbox or iPad inside. My kids learned to ride a bike after countless opportunities to practise in our nearby park. They …
Have you noticed the steep decline in food manufacturers opening their doors for organised factory tours? Once upon a time, schools would pack their students into a bus and visit the local biscuit or chocolate factory for a look around. I loved these visits when I was a kid. They are extremely hard to come by …
When my kids arrived I made a vow that we would travel together and we would travel often. I never considered for a minute that they might not be on the same page as me and went to great lengths in the early days to ensure they developed a passion for flight. It paid off with both loving …
“We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow, Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow. We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow. We can stay all day” Over the weekend I was invited to Taronga Zoo for the 2016 Education launch along with a number of other Principals and Executives from NSW Government schools. It was an opportunity to hear about the …