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Anxiety and mild depression are becoming increasingly prominent in adults as time goes by, and even more concerning is the rise of anxiety and depression in children and teens. Anxiety has even been referred to as the disease of the 21st century and there are many things that could be…

We often complain that weekends aren’t long enough so when a long weekend comes along, it’s worth making the most of it especially if means extra time with children. This weekend is the Queen’s birthday long weekend, June 7 – 9. As it arrives just as winter begins to set…

“…Research has shown that children who struggle with rhymes will more than likely later struggle with reading.” The above statement alone is enough reason for us to consider how we can use songs in children’s day-to-day lives. Although there are countless benefits to songs, rhymes and poems for children, it…

Which Month is a Poetry Month? NATIONAL Poetry Month falls in April in the US and Canada. It’s October in Britain. Fremantle Press has declared July its poetry month (organising a series of events around the launch of three new titles), while in Brisbane, the Avid Reader bookshop has declared…

Happy Easter to You, Your Families and ALL Children Around the World! This year our children at Bonkers Beat Music Kinder, together with educators, made some musical instruments and created a special canvas to donate to The Royal Children’s Hospital for their annual Good Friday Appeal. This is our message…