Each year I collate this list of resources for a selection of books which have made the CBCA short list. It is by far one of the longest posts it takes me …
E-book review: Parenting in a Digital World: Stop fighting, start connecting
Parenting in a Digital World: Stop fighting, start connecting: The E-book is written by Martine Oglethorpe who blogs at The Modern Parent. Martine has a background in secondary education and is a qualified …
Book Review – Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind
Before I review the book, I firstly want to send a big shout out to Seana Smith who recommended the book to me. Seana is a Sydney based blogger and author who …
8 books for boys featuring awesome girls
Another excellent list of books for kids to read on the blog today. This list is written by Australian author A.L. Tait who last week gave us 25 top books for boys …
25 top books for boys (7-12*)
I am very thrilled to have this guest post on the blog today. Not only does it give me a list to print out for the 8 year old to take to …
Children’s Book Week 2014 – resources and teacher’s notes
I love book week. Each year it is celebrating in August in Australia. It is a great way to put a fun focus on reading and expand kids knowledge of authors and …
Book Review: Why we get fat and what to do about it by Gary Taubes
I read this book in the middle of last year, mainly on the plane on the way back from Portland, USA. I bought the book during my travels, as I had been …
Organise Your….. book series giveaway
Congratulations to the following winners: Sarah Organise Your Home would help me so much this year! We’ve had 4 kids in 6 years (6,4,3 and new born). In that time, our 6 …
Christmas Traditions – An Aussie Year Sneak Peek (December)
The winner was Julie: I’ve always made my Grandmother’s delicious mince pies; they melt in your mouth. This year’s will be even more special as she’s just passed away. This post is …
Book Review: Rushing Woman’s Syndrome by Dr Libby Weaver
This post is part of a my Taking Care Of Mum series. Click here to read more posts in the series. Two words for all the women readers of Planning With Kids …
Book Week 2013 – Activities and Ideas for CBCA Shortlisted Books
I have written a post specifically with activities and ideas for the last few years based on information I can find online. If you are after more ideas and activities for the …
Book Review: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
I think How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber should be on every parents book list to read. It is a very simple and relatively …
My Book List For 2013
When I wrote about my personal goals for 2103 I listed that I wanted to read six books by the end of the year. I received comments and emails asking me to …
10 Book Series For Kids Of Varying Ages
Today our primary school kids head back to school. It will be back to home reading and homework. I thought I would share a few of the book series our kids have …
Book Week 2012 – Activities and Ideas for CBCA Shortlisted Books
Book Week 2012 in Australia is coming up this weekend from Saturday 18 – Friday 24 August. The theme for 2012 is Champions Read. Quite appropriate in a very sports dominated culture …
Beyond Snapshots Book Review and Give Away
This give away is now closed. The winners was Chris: This book would be so useful as I am extremely keen to get the most out of my camera so that I …
Four Australian authors to share with your kids…
Today’s post is from the team at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, a Victorian Government initiative and the centrepiece of Melbourne’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature. The Wheeler Centre is …
All Wrapped Up
There have been a number of lovely people recently, who have bought the Planning With Kids book as a gift for friends or family after having bought the book for themselves. I …