Three hidden household hazards
Button batteries, blind cords and small magnets are three hidden hazards around the home which need to be put out of reach of young children. Button or coin-sized lithium batteries power common...
View Article‘My predator lost in the end. I don’t allow his memory to plague my life’
Trigger Warning: the following post contains content about child sexual abuse. In this post I would like to speak out about something deeper and darker than rainy days and loving moments. Something...
View ArticleCyberbullying
If a child is being bullied at school, parents address it with the school. With online it’s harder as it happens virtually and can be done while hiding behind a false identity. If parents suspect their...
View ArticleDo you have a fussy eater?
Inevitably, every parent will face a stage in their child’s life when they are not interested in eating. Why is your child not eating? Is he/she sick, jealous of a new baby, attention seeking, tired?...
View ArticleMy top 5 TV-free activities …
We moved house recently. And though moving is always an upheaval, this move irrevocably changed the dynamic and landscape of our household, because (completely unintentionally), we moved to a house...
View ArticleMake a paper necklace from your child’s artwork
When I received artwork from the beautiful Ruby and Jess for my Repurpose Art Challenge, I initially had another project in mind. But, after looking at the colours, I decided to make some beautiful...
View ArticleHow do you know if it’s a choking hazard?
Being natural explorers, children under three years of age are especially vulnerable to choking and ingestion hazards. Young children have a strong instinct to explore non-food items by putting them in...
View ArticleQ&A: Shelley Craft on baby brain, funny videos and advice for new mums
We’ve all learned a lot from watching TV host Shelley Craft. Over the course of her career Shelley has shown us great places to travel to, how to deal with an annoying puppet and why we should always...
View Article12 tips to help combat bedwetting
It’s understandable that night-time bedwetting (called childhood enuresis) can be frustrating and upsetting for both parents and children, especially if there’s been a problem for some time. There are...
View Article5 easy ways to build your toddler’s vocabulary
Our Mr 2.5 has finally taken a giant leap with his speech. He is a sponge ready to soak up, repeat and remember every word he sees and everything he experiences. It’s an exciting time in his...
View Article7 ways to break the ‘mumnotony’ at home
“Mum, Mum. Mum, Mum, Mum, Mum, Mum. Mum. Mum … MUUUUUUUUUMMM!” Modern mothers are expected to work until the very last moment of pregnancy. Like growing a human isn’t an exhausting job in itself. We...
View ArticleQ&A: Miguel Maestre on food, family and fussy eaters
We know Miguel Maestre as a chef – the king of Spanish cuisine. We also know him a TV host – one of the stars of The Living Room. But to one little girl he is a dad – king and star rolled into one!...
View ArticleNews: Hemsworth boys’ childhood pic. Car seat safety. DVDs for sick kids
What is making headlines in the world of parenting this week? Who are the two gorgeous Aussie actors sharing their childhood photos? How do you know if your carseat is putting your child at risk? What...
View ArticleTips to manage your child’s asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting more than 2.3 million Australians – that’s one in 10. Asthma in young children is one of the most common causes of hospital admission and visits to the...
View ArticleNote to self: learn how to be a parent
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing as a parent. You know those “out of body” experiences where all of a sudden you catch yourself in a situation...
View ArticleWhy it’s not your fault if you couldn’t breastfeed
The young couple at the table next to me at the restaurant confessed that this was their last supper – at least their last as a carefree couple. Their first baby was due the following Tuesday, the...
View ArticleWhat NOT to do if your child accidentally loses a tooth
It is important that parents are aware of what to do if a child loses or chips a tooth in an accident as there are a few common mistakes people make in those crucial moments after a tooth is lost due...
View ArticleLaurie Lawrence launches online swim school
“All my life I have been passionate about teaching and education. Olympic successes and world records have been fantastic but my greatest joy has come from teaching my daughters and granddaughters to...
View ArticlePlanning a naming ceremony
What is a naming ceremony? A naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration of the arrival of a new child. It is a way of welcoming the child and officially introducing him/her to family and friends....
View ArticleImproving toddler behaviour
They can turn from angels to monsters in seconds, so what can you do to tame your toddler beast? We reveal some tricks of the trade… We’ve all been there: whether it’s biting their best friend at...
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