The benefits of dogs and cats on their pint-sized human buddies have been likened to having a brother or sister, and boosting a child’s resilience, confidence and their ability to make friends is just the tip of the pig’s ear.
Pregnant women are being encouraged to remain calm throughout the virus pandemic and continue their medical appointments without fear. Here’s why.
The economic cost of a full lockdown would be catastrophic, but now is the time to go into complete lockdown and stop the irresponsible actions of those who refuse to take the current situation seriously, writes Susie O’Brien.
It’s hard to find humour in a time of crisis but humans being what they are, look hard enough and you’re bound to end up laughing at something, writes Susie O’Brien.
Private schools hitting up struggling parents for next term’s tuition fees is just plain mean, when they should be taking a more compassionate approach, writes Susie O’Brien.
Private schools are at risk of becoming “unsustainable” if they don’t offer reprieve to parents who’ve lost their jobs due to coronavirus.
Parents around are taking their fun teddy-spotting trek around neighbourhoods Melbourne parents are taking children on a fun teddy-spotting trek through their neighbourhoods to cheer up little ones feeling overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis.
Doctors are on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 and if the worst unfolds they’re the ones who will be tasked with deciding who lives or dies. So if they are alarmed that we’re not taking the crisis seriously we must listen to them, writes Susie O’Brien.
The Victorian Government has ordered two pupil-free days for public schools to help teachers prepare for distance learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s when they’re set to take place.
There are questions to be answered. Can we get haircuts? What if there are 101 guests at your wedding? Are pants necessary if you’re working at home? Susie O’Brien has the answers.
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