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Spring Into Parks: Explore 101 National Parks & 17 Marine Parks in WA

It’s like a month-long bingo with parks around WA. Springtime in Perth is definitely something to behold, tourists come from all over the world to experience Perth in its prime, however, it seems us locals sometimes take our amazing state for granted. Sure our beaches receive countless national awards and are known the world over, […]

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Toolkits in kindergarten: and other ideas for raising capable, resilient children

On Drive with Geoff Hutchison A study by the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found young people lack basic physical skills, such as running, jumping, throwing and catching Amanda Derbyshire from UWA’s School of Human Sciences studied more than 4000 Perth kids, aged between three and eight, and found they are less physically capable

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The Enchanted Wood

by Joanne Marriott Be inspired by nature at  Karridale Cottages and Hop Farm where families can unwind in a rustic retreat on the edge of the forest. Venture into the bush in search for hidden treasure and discover a magical world on the Karridale Scavenger Hunt, designed by Nature Play WA Read the full story

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Scavenger Hunt

Download and print your Scavenger Hunt Checklist before your trip to Karridale! Karridale Cottages has recently partnered with Nature Play WA to create a Nature Scavenger Hunt in our bushland. The Scavenger Hunt has been specially designed to get the whole family out in nature and exploring during their stay. Read the full story at Karridale Cottages

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Excessive screen time could be impacting on your child’s brain and behaviour

On Focus with Jessica Strutt Do you monitor your screen time? With screen-based technologies completely embedded in our global culture and daily life it’s now practically inescapable. Many of the devices are with us all the time, even by our side as we sleep. It’s one thing to try and keep check on our own

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