Monday 14 Sep 2020 · Health and Wellbeing
The topic of play has grown great interest in recent decades with researchers finding it holds a score of benefits for us humans.
Wednesday 17 Jul 2019 · Parenting
If you have a teen that’s losing interest in their sport, here’s four things you can do to keep them active well into their adult years.
Saturday 9 Mar 2019 · Parenting
School holidays are a chance for families to shake off the end of term blahs and find some joy in their lives. Here are a few ways to make the most them…
Tuesday 22 Jan 2019 · Parenting
It may be counter-intuitive for a frazzled mum or dad who’s longing for some quiet—but giving the kids the freedom to be noisy is great parenting.
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Tuesday 29 May 2018 · Parenting
Our sanitised, “keep them safe at all costs” approach to outdoor play is affecting our children’s natural desire for exploration, and impacting their ability to manage risk and all that goes with it.
Thursday 12 Apr 2018 · Station News
Please join us in welcoming two newbies to the 96five short radio spot line-up - Richard Fay & Natalie Kaiser. These spots are locally produced in the 96five studios, and will travel further than just Brisbane, as they are offered free of charge to our affiliate stations around Australia.
Thursday 29 Mar 2018 · Parenting
Let’s face it … parenting toddlers can be the most amazing, fun, cute, adventurous time of your life … or it can be exasperating! Interestingly the words ‘Terrible Twos’ seems to be an expected part of a toddler’s life—but does it need to be?
Friday 15 Dec 2017 · Guests and Artists
If you have young children in the family, you would be more than familiar with the name Andy Griffiths. The award-winning Aussie author has kept kids – and adults – laughing for more than 20 years with his series of ‘Treehouse’ books as well as the delightfully outrageous “The Day my Bum Went Psycho”. From […]
Monday 7 Aug 2017 · Life · 96five Afternoons
Aussie kids are not getting enough unstructured outdoor play & are at risk of lacking fundamental ‘success skills’ to overcome and adapt to challenges.