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Are you one of the 27% of Australians who haven’t thought about saving power? Whether you’ve been cutting down on your consumption for a long time, recently, or not at all, we’ve compiled some energy saving tips to get you through summer.
Keep families happy and Christmas special this year with these tips from renowned child psychologist Dr John Irvine to survive the silly season.
“The taste of sea salt, the sun bleached hair, the smell of sun cream and the collection of sand in the bathroom- that’s summer!” Evan, our National Marketing and Communications Manager. Looking back, summer days always feel longer in our memories; they are etched into our memories. Endless daylight, without the school routine, just the sun and the weather as friends.
Children’s identities, knowledge, understandings, capacities, skills and relationships change during childhood - Belonging, Being and Becoming; the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, page 7. Framing the discussion that shows your child that you are apprehensive can show your child that adults have emotional reactions to change, but manage them by talking about them.
For many, the stress of Christmas starts from the moment the decorations hit the shops and doesn’t end until the singing of Auld Lang Syne. The attempt to fulfill our children’s wishes and live up to the expectations of a perfect Christmas causes many of us to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of what this festive time should really be about. Whether you are time poor or stretched financially, there are ways that you can take the pressure off and try to recapture the true spirit of Christmas...
An old favourite to add a touch of personality to your Christmas presents (and are a present in themselves). Another activity that can be as involved or as easy going as you please, encouraging children to use their imagination and creativity as they personalise their roll of wrapping paper.
