e-Update July 2010

FOCUS ON: Making Kids' Attitudes and Behaviours Count 

Welcome to the July issue of the YourKidsEd email update!

This month we look at ways of making our children's attitudes and behaviours count, and empowering them to make a difference in their world.  Our expert contributors discuss how kinds can make positive change to their environment and to kids in need, and to consider their own decisions regarding immediate gratification.

Check our Kids Making a Difference pages for some great resources.

Parent Workshop: Happy Parents Raise Happy Kids (QLD) 

National Science Week is in August.  To inspire your kids in their scientific pursuits, we have assembled some great resources. Click here for our science links ... or browse the selection of Science toys for Science week in our Toys section.

For more events in the coming weeks, read on...

We will be making some changes to our website, which we hope will make your experience even better!  Stay tuned...

'Green Philanthropy' Competition: WIN a copy of 'Green Philanthropy for Families', by the Deffenbacher family. This book contains 160 no/low-cost green philanthropy ideas for families, individuals and groups,strating with ideas in your own backyard. Ends July 30.

'Flat Stanley' Competition: WIN a 4-book set from the 'Flat Stanley' series, by Jeff Brown. The world’s favourite 1/2-inch-thick boy is celebrating 46 years of being flat as a tack... And he is now being introduced to a new generation! Ends August 13.

Just login, and click for your chance to WIN!

Congratulations to

M. Dandas of Donvale, VIC, the final winner of 'The Bright Stuff', and D. Battams of Crows Nest, QLD, the winner of the YourKidsEd 'Be Special' Competition. 

C. Woods of Eltham, VIC, the winner of the YourKidsEd 'Free Your Time' Competition, and K. Morrison of Mullaloo, WA, who had the winning comment on 'Dealing with school reports'.

Thank you to all our members who entered the draws!

Financial Discipline - 'I Want It (Not) Now - by Mathew Green 

'I want it now' is something we probably hear all too frequently from our kids.  In today's society of immediate gratification and materialism, it can be difficult to teach our kids that sometimes we have to wait to get things we want.  Educator, Mathew Green, shares three lessons to help families...

What Kids Can Learn From Green Philanthropy - by Helen Deffenbacher 

Many kids may not know the word 'philanthropy', but most would know that it is good to give to the less fortunate. This applies to people, and also to the environment around us, and kids can learn that even small and simple acts can make a difference in our world...

Kids Helping Kids - Building Strong Social Citizens- by the Editor

The debate rages around the impact of ‘helicopter parenting’, and the perception that parents and educators are unable or unwilling to honestly appraise and critique children’s attitudes, behaviour and actions.  However, the involvement of children in charitable fundraising goes a long way towards making kids' attitudes...

Dealing With School Reports - by Dr. Kristy Goodwin 

Recent media attention on NAPLAN tests have put the focus back on reports and grading children in primary school and raised the debate about their appropriateness. Are reports essential?  What information do they provide parents?  How can parents act on this information?...

20% off selected cookbooks! This winter, delight your family with a feast fresh from the pages of The Nile Bookstore's exclusive range of bestselling cookbooks.

Sale on Kids personalised books! Personalised books for your kids make reading fun.  They incorporate your child's name, birthday and other details.

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Toy: Roadblock

With over 60 challenges, your aim is to block the red getaway car with your police cars.  A fantastic 3D puzzle to excite the young and old...

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To Find out more, click here.

Competitions and Challenges for Kids

• Beanie Kids Schools Creative Competition
• ABC Science Photo Competition
• National Youth Week Poster Competition
• National Healthy Bones Week Competition
• Science mini-zine Competition
• Swim and Survive (Farm Water Safety) Competition
• Kids Helping Kids Awards
• 'In a Burton Wonderland' Art Competition

Image: ACMI Art Competition                                          

Click here for kids competitions and challenges!

What's On over the next 4 weeks?

Lifeline's Stress Down Day, National Family History Week, National Tree Day, National Healthy Bones Week, NSW Education Week, Jeans for Genes Day, International Youth Day, Youth Olympic Games

Nominate your teacher! ASG Inspirational Teacher Awards and WA Teacher Awards both close on July 30.

Image: National Tree Day

Click here for our event calendar

Click here for museums and exhibitions

This month's featured kids link

Scitech kids page Scitech is a hands-on science centre in WA.  Their kids' pages have experiments for kids, and fun videos.

• Facebook Safety Application Launched...
• Water Safety Cannot be Ignored, Even in Winter...
• New Literacy and Numeracy Strategy for Territory Schools...
• Aussie Mums Losing Focus on Child Eye Health...
• New Literacy and Numeracy Strategy for Territory Schools...
• Bullied Kids Find No Help...
• New National Child Restraint Laws Will Improve Safety...
• Minister Calls for Industry Action on Body Image...
• Inspirational Young Talent Wins at Youth Week 2010...
• Don't Forget to Claim Your 2010 Education Tax Refund!...
• Young Children Are Skilled Negotiators...
• Not All Fun and Games Online...
• Principals Want NAPLAN reform...

See all our news items! Click here.

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