Category Archives: Education

A tale of two mothers and the first day of school

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Felicity Moore

THE first day of school is a major milestone in the motherhood journey. Whether it’s your first or your third child off to begin their institutionalised learning, it’s a big step for them and for mum. Some mums cry, sad … Continue reading →

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Swearing by all that is civilised and well mannered

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Felicity Moore

AT breakfast the other morning, my five-year-old daughter picked up the cereal box to pour some into her bowl and discovered her brothers had emptied it ahead of her. “What the hell?” came out of her mouth, as she glared … Continue reading →

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Radio prank nurse suicide: any lessons to be learned?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Felicity Moore

The UK nurse who killed herself following an Australian talkback radio prank has left the chattering classes all atwitter with recriminations about who is to blame for the tragic turn of events. The hospital, the radio jocks, the nurse’s colleagues … Continue reading →

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Tuckshop orders up some volunteer fun

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Felicity Moore

I have just finished my first stint as tuckshop helper – and it was a revelation. My boys are in Year 2 and Year 1, so it’s a job I’ve been gearing up for, along with joining the P&C. (What … Continue reading →

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Easter reveals its pagan beginnings

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Easter is a deeply religious holiday for Christians but when I did some research on this festive time I learned it pre-dates Christianity and has pagan roots. And that many of the symbols we associate with Christianity – eggs and … Continue reading →

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Religion in schools

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Felicity Moore

So, in an odd coincidence, this week religion, and of course, atheism reared their controversial heads again. I learned this week that my children’s school has overlooked my wishes for my children to be excluded from religion classes and has … Continue reading →

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Post Script to: When religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Hubby wanted me to clarify his position outlined in yesterday’s post on what to teach our children when one parent is a rabid atheist and the other is a believer an agnostic. He is not a believer. He also says … Continue reading →

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Navigating on faith – when religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

How do parents agree on a strategy on raising their children on matters of religion and atheism when one parent is a devout atheist and the other is a believer? Hubby and I are currently navigating those treacherous waters and … Continue reading →

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Dollarmites STILL around!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Remember school banking through the Commonwealth Bank? It was my very first savings account, when I was about 10 years old, from musty memory. I’d take my pocket money to school and what was left after I hit the tuckshop … Continue reading →

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Baby brain: parental influence limited

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Did you do flashcards with your baby? Did you play Baby Einstein videos to their glazed infant gaze? Was the nursery painted in synapse-stimulating primary colours? Nah, me neither, but I thought about it. And felt guilty for not doing … Continue reading →

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