Recent News
New parent fact now posted: How to encourage our children, not just praise them
In an age where everything seems to have to be great, fantastic and wonderful, it is important to encourage the attempt, the process, the having a go. Not always just the end point.
Keynote address in Sydney: Effective Parenting
Kathy is speaking as the Keynote speaker at the NSW Playgroup Association Conference this weekend. The title of her presentation is: Society and Childhood. The complexities and challenges.
Melbourne Herald Sun newspaper article: Are techno toys taking over?
Kathy is quoted in the Melbourne paper this weekend about the trend for techno toys and pets as opposed to real pets.
Cranking up our blog!! Feel free to contribute
We have had a rest from our blog comments and entries in the past few months but are about to start running comments and issues again now Spring is almost upon us.
Next Parent workshop series commencing this week: Book a parent session for 2011
We start our next series for parents over three weeks of parenting skills. If your organisation would like Kathy to conduct a series of three please contact us at the office.
Preparing children for school in 2011
We have a number of talks over the next months on school preparation. Check out our parent fact sheets for information about this and other issues.
Some new books from Kathy on the way
We are delighted to annouce that Penguin Publishing and Kathy are now discussing two new books.
The overscheduled child
The number of young children being overscheduled in after school and weekend activities is growing at an alarming rate.
Choosing a school and school preparation/transition
We have fact sheets, presentations and information for parents about how to choose a school and prepare your child for the next big step in their learning.
Professional development in 2011 for early childhood and primary teachers
We are running lots of PD for staff across early childhood and primary P-6 in 2011.
Newsletter now out: Subcribe now for next editions and down load for this one.
Our second newsletter is now out. Exciting news inside!!
New editorial comment posted today: election selling education short:
Politics has robbed Australia currently of intellectual and deep debate about education and what really is needed to ensure quality and effective teaching and learning.
Parent workshops Glen Iris and Brighton
We are currently conducting two sets of parent workshops series. These are held by various organisations to support parents over a 3 session program to further their effective parenting skills.
So many schools engaging children through active investigation and project based learning
We are looking forward to working in all states and territories this term as well as our home state of Victoria. For a snap shot, check out some of where we are working.
Bookings for 2011 NOW OPEN
Many organisations miss out on having Kathy and her team speaking and working with them each year due to high demand.
It's quality not quantity when it comes to children's toys and play( kathy quoted in media)
Kathy is quoted today in Melbourne's Herald Sun about the importance of play and toys for young children's development and learning.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/too-many-toys-can-stunt-childrenens
Sydney Trip
We are looking forward to presenting in Sydney this week to parents at Emmanuel Preschool Randwick, Our lady Queen of Peace Braeside and Abbotsford Public School in Abbortsford.
June Editorial now posted: Redefining success
Success in life is much more than just an academic score. Our latest editorial highlights some of what young children most require as important foundations for life.
Parenting Boys: New Fact sheet now posted
Check out our latest fact sheet for parents on a few tips for parenting boys.
Holidays approaching
Across the country school holidays are approaching for many children and famlilies. Check out our parent fact sheets on how to survive and enjoy the holidays!!
