Keeping kids reading as they get older can be a challenge at the best of times but through a tight and extended lockdown, the challenge is made even harder. We are lucky …
Read widely: The number one tip for readers and writers aged 12-15 (and a list to get them started)
The lovely Allison Tait has written quite a few books lists for me to share with readers. In recent email chats about her latest book The Wolf’s Howl (Maven & Reeve #2) …
Another fab Father’s Day book bundle giveaway
Congratulations to Christina! Please check your inbox for an email from me! Timed perfectly for Father’s Day, the team at Penguin has put together another fab giveaway bundle that includes 10 dad-themed …
Five strategies for parenting, working or living with youngest-borns
Why First-borns Rule the World and Later-borns Want to Change It was one of the first books that I reviewed on this blog (you can read it here). A key takeaway from …
Give the gift of reading this Christmas – Puffin Giveaway
Books are always a big feature of Christmas at our house. A love of reading and encouragement of reading is absolutely one of the best gifts you can give your kids. Reading …
15 new books for 12-14 year olds
I am super excited to be able to publish this excellent list of books for 12-14 year olds from best selling Australian author Allison Tait. As Allison notes below this is an …
Puffin’s 80th birthday book bundle giveaway
Congratulations to Stacey from QLD! Please check your inbox to claim your wonderful prize! In September 2020, Puffin commemorates the huge milestone of 80 years of publishing! With a diverse range of …
Celebrating Father’s Day with books + a fab giveaway
Father’s day is only a month away and for us Melbourne folk we will still be in stage 4 lockdown for COVID-19. Celebrating Father’s Day will require us to be a little …
Books for 10-12 year olds
I have had some help with this post! Our 11 year old joined me to give some expert comments on the first set of books listed below. These are all books he …
Book review – The Modern Parent – Raising a Great Kid in the Digital World
I sincerely wish I had The Modern Parent – Raising a Great Kid in the Digital World available to me to read about seven years ago. Our eldest child was 13 then …
Where’s Spot? 40th Anniversary Gigantic Giveaway
Congratulations to Alexis! You are the lucky winner. Please check your inbox for more details. Thanks to everyone for entering. I don’t think there would be many parents who haven’t read Where’s …
How I manage writing with kids
I know there are many existing writers who are readers of Planning With Kids and I also know from chats with many readers, there are many of you out there who would …
Book review – Man’s Search For Meaning
Man’s Search For Meaning : The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust is one of my all time favourite books. Every time I read it I take something more away from …
5 self-care strategies that can help you through postnatal depression
Today’s guest post is from Megan Blandford, author of the book I’m Fine (and other lies) which I think is a fantastic title for a book. My husband and I have a running joke …
Book review – Lenny and the Ants + Giveaway
Congratulations to “chers” who was the winner of this giveaway – please check your inbox for an email from me! The team at OzHarvest sent me a copy of their new delightful …
Book review – The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff
The full title of this book is The Coddling of the American Mind : How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. I found it a fascinating …
E-Book review – Positive Parenting Toolkit by Ellen Jackson
Ellen Jackson is the author of Positive Parenting Toolkit – Practical, science-backed tips for mindfulness, problem solving, resilience, online well being and helping your family to thrive. Ellen is also one of …
Book review – The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner
I really loved The Practicing Mind : Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life – Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process by Thomas M. Sterner. I chose …