Q&A: Mister Maker (aka Phil Gallagher) on sharp scissors, mess and cricket!

So it turns out that Mister Maker isn’t his real name! The man with the crooked vest and the ability to make awesome craft in under a minute is actually called Phil Gallagher. He loves his job and he’s a big fan of cricket. He’s also quite used to being recognised in public and finding […]
Free things to do with kids in Perth

Planning a trip to Perth, or looking for some great, inexpensive things to do with your kids? If the purse is a little tight, but you still want to go out and experience what Perth has to offer, we’ve put together a few things that are great for kids to experience – and they won’t […]
Autism and parenting. School holiday blues? Not for me!

I have to admit, I did dread the school holidays because of those long days with no structured activities. Sometimes I took him to holiday therapy sessions for autistic kids, and then there was his anxiety about going somewhere new and meeting new kids and my worry about how to cover the bills.