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77Why are children placed in foster care?
I am a social worker, and have worked in Australia in the foster care system for many years. Children enter foster care for a range of reasons. Children who come into care may be placed into care by their parents/caregivers to provide a family...
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73Viva Topo - a cat and mouse game for small children
Viva Topo was released in 2002 by Rio Grande games, and in 2003 it won the sought after “Kinderspiel des Jahres” award. This children's board game has won similar awards in Japan and Australia, and is recommended for children aged 4 to 8 years...
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74Jane Goodall - The Calling
I have generally steered clear of the psychological thriller genre - it does not generally auger well with my over vivid imagination. However, desperate measures (many hours in the car) led me to pick up this tightly written audio book, and I was...
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73The great dance - implications of the Trinity for Christian life
In his book "The Great Dance", Baxter Kruger places the doctrine of the Trinity as central in everyday human activity and relationships. Fittingly, the book is written in uncomplicated language with common...
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69Game Review - Kinder Bunnies
I have been waiting for some time for my daughter to be old enough to play Kinder Bunnies (Killer Bunnies for children) and I finally found a copy in Australia just before Christmas 2010. I could barely wait until Christmas to give it to her. My...
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74Book Review: Once upon a time in Beirut
I drive just over an hour to and from work, and to pass the time I devour audio books. I have just finished listening to Catherine Taylor’s memoir about her time in Beirut, a colourful snapshot of life in the “Paris of the middle east”...
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70Dominion Intrigue - an excellent game for two
My husband and I like playing games together. I love Scrabble, but my husband is not a fabulous speller, so playing each other is not satisfying for either of us. Thank goodness for online Scrabble. My husband is great at chess, and always beats...
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68Speedy microwave risotto
I love risotto, but I don’t always have time to stand at the stove and lovingly smush the starchy goodness out of the arborio rice a la Jamie Oliver style. Although I must say my all time favorite recipe is Jamie’s cauliflower risotto. A...
2 comments69Camping with young children - choosing a tent
Choosing tents for family camping can be rather challenging. Factors to consider include how often you will be camping, where, when, and for how long. Space in the car is another important consideration, and of course, how much you wish to...
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59Shopping online for Christmas
"Tis the season to be jolly..." but not at the shopping centres and malls. From the moment you pull into the car park the stress begins to build. There are no parking places. Be prepared to lurk like a...
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