Home-based learning: 7 reasons I don’t need to panic
I’ll admit it. I have briefly panicked about this. I’m sure I’m not alone. I have thought about how frustrating it can be just to get my children to do their homework some nights. How they sigh audibly...
View Article8 things to teach your kids about ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day, and what it represents, is integral to Australia’s history. It’s a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating the veterans who served and died at Gallipoli in...
View ArticleCOVID-19: How to talk to your kids about coronavirus
Here at the Bub Hub we’ve always made it our aim to provide sensible, practical and up-to-date advice to parents and parents-to-be so they can make informed decisions when it comes to fertility,...
View ArticleKeeping your child occupied at home not working? Here’s some ideas
With the outbreak of COVID-19 we suddenly find ourselves having to adjust to a “new normal”. Parents are encouraged to keep their children home from school and their usual activities have been...
View Article6 places to hide from your kids when you need a break
I want to be clear, as a parent, I like to be present for my kids when they really need me. There are times that are non-negotiable when they need me to be present –if they need to go to the toilet, if...
View ArticleHow to adjust your child’s sleep pattern in time for school
When you’re not having to get up early for school, later bedtimes and lazy sleep-ins can become the norm. And it can take a little bit of time to get back into a good sleep routine once school starts....
View ArticleBeyond lockdown: Which apps are safe for your children to use?
As Australia gradually begins the slow path out of lockdown, digital safety should remain high on every parent’s radar as the threat of online abuse remains. It’s interesting to note that many adults...
View ArticleHelp your child flourish through time in nature
What is your fondest childhood memory? In my developmental psychology class, I ask students about their favourite childhood memory. Each year, the same themes emerge — adventures in the natural world,...
View Article6 indoor games for young children from UNICEF’s Child Development experts
Early moments matter in a child’s development. When young children play, they exercise their vibrant imaginations and boost their creativity. Even in the simplest of children’s games, there is much...
View ArticleHow routine can help support your family’s mental health in uncertain times
Uncertainty is a fact of life, and yet, many of us have become pretty good at making a lot of things in our life as certain as possible. We know the term dates for the school year, we know our working...
View ArticleChild water safety experts warn parents not to be complacent over winter
Water safety expert Laurie Lawrence is calling on parents to remain vigilant about water safety during Winter, especially with COVID-19 interrupting learn-to-swim lessons and water education. “Last...
View Article5 positive ways to help your child’s challenging behaviour
Whether it’s attempting to stop the daily tantrums at daycare drop-off, or making bedtime a smooth process without hours of resistance, trying to improve a child’s behaviour can be a testing experience...
View Article3 ways to teach a child how to pay attention in school
Parents, when you saw your child’s most recent school report there may have been a few telling buzz words that crept in again and again: unfocussed, too social, easily distracted. And, if I’m honest,...
View ArticleWhy it is OK for your child to be different
I love kids, in fact I love people. My passion is people. I have four fantastic children – who are no longer little – the first a boy and then three girls and I have to say they have grown into...
View ArticleDepositing into the emotional bank account of your child
Have you ever thought about the importance of demonstrating positive relationships to your child? We know how a regular bank account works: we make regular deposits (and withdrawals), and hopefully put...
View ArticleStool withholding in school-aged children – when your child ‘isn’t toilet...
School. It is meant to be a word that evokes excitement, anticipation, a rite of passage and (dare I say?) a new freedom for dedicated, committed parents. But for children with chronic constipation,...
View ArticleHow my daughter made her worries go away
When Charlotte was little I used to joke with my husband, Wade saying how could we—two introverted people create such a blithe and gregarious child? At only four years of age our daughter delighted in...
View Article5 lifesaving skills every child should know
As the weather heats up so too does the swimming season, but leading swim safety advocate Laurie Lawrence from Kids Alive, is urging parents to make sure their children have the necessary water safety...
View ArticleEye sore and more
I picked up my daughter this afternoon to find her right eye red, watery and swollen. I thought she had been crying but her other eye looked normal so I figured she must have rubbed and irritated it....
View ArticleHelp your child flourish through time in nature
What is your fondest childhood memory? In my developmental psychology class, I ask students about their favourite childhood memory. Each year, the same themes emerge — adventures in the natural world,...
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