THERE are many reasons children and young people may go to school without eating breakfast in the mornings. Whether it be something as simple as time management, or something more complex like family financial struggles or a lack of access…
MANY have read about ‘Narnia’ through the fantasy novels created for children by C. S. Lewis, but did you know that we have a doorway into our very own Narnia here on the Tomaree Peninsula? The new Narnia Port…
CHILDREN all need the same basic things. They need love, attention, affection, structure, and a parent who puts them first. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Families with children who have special needs are like all families, in that they benefit…
LOCATED at the rear of Anna Bay Public School, the Gan Gan Centre is a wonderful community facility for families with children under the age of 8 years. The Centre aims to support parents as well as children. The main…
LUKE and Sophie Stenhouse came across some fishing wire whilst taking a stroll to Shoal Bay beach recently. Sophie spotted the fishing line which then resulted in a family effort to remove it from the rocks where it was jammed.…
SHOAL Bay resident Keith Lore finds it hard to wake up each day. Keith has not seen his two small children in just over 18 months since he and his wife separated more than 2 years ago. He attends court…
THERE is a new app being targeted to the ‘tween’ markets, and experts are warning parents to be extra vigilant with their children’s phones. The app in question ‘Musical.ly’ is under the spotlight, along with many others that are causing…
AN expert in his field, Brett Lee, creator of Internet and Education Safety Services (INESS), is passionate about cyber safety for children. Mr Lee emphasised you do not need to be a genius with computers to assist your child with…
TWENTY-EIGHT decked-out colourful vehicles carrying 65 drivers and passengers motored into Bulahdelah over the weekend all in the name of charity. The Variety Mini Bash left Newcastle and travelled through the Barrington Tops before stopping in Bulahdelah overnight, and raised…
DO you have a heart for children and families in need? There are many Foster Care organisations in our local region who are currently seeking compassionate individuals, couples and families to become Foster Carers. Foster Carers provide long and short-term…