parenting
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Extra childcare funding to help ‘vulnerable’ families
Melton council is rejoicing after the federal government’s decision to reinstate funding for council-run occasional care and supported playgroups. Ongoing funding for supported playgroups has…
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New toys and books for Melton South playgroup
Melton’s Small Potatoes is finally getting a stock of new, state-of-the-art toys. The Melton South playgroup, founded by Rebecca Macmillan a few months ago, has…
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Teaching children the importance of gratitude
Parents of youngsters attending early- education centres showed their appreciation of these other ‘significant adults’ in their children’s lives as part of Early Childhood Educators…
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Melton mum nominated for ausmumpreneur awards
Lara Jennings knows the ins and outs of teaching … and its ups and downs. The Melton mother not only juggles a toddler and a…
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Nurturing book-loving bubs
Parents and carers are crucial to a new scheme that aims to foster a life-long love of reading almost from birth. Moorabool council’s early-years service,…