5 things you need to get your child to try new foods
All us mums have experience with fussy eating. It is part and parcel of raising a toddler. One week all they will eat is pasta, and then the next week it is cheese on toast. As the primary chef in the...
View ArticleWhat is juvenile arthritis? Symptoms, causes and treatment
We often associate arthritis with older people. But for every 1000 children in Australia there are 1-4 who have Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is painful and quite traumatic for a young...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to baby and child car seats
In Australia, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car. This includes your journey home from hospital with your...
View ArticleInfant reflux – gastro-oesophageal reflux
Infant Reflux – Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR/reflux) occurs when food and stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe), which can cause pain and discomfort. The exact cause is unknown, but...
View ArticleLEGO® DUPLO® is our no.1 toy for creative, imaginative play. Here’s why …
There’s a lot of good TV on at the moment but if I’m craving some real drama – with a touch of comedy – I can always just watch the kids play. As they have grown older their games have become more...
View ArticleHow to teach your baby to swim
Teaching learn-to-swim to any age group follows certain basic principles. They include water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, free floating, propulsion and breathing. It is important that...
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 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 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 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 ArticleDon’t let your kid’s swimming skills drown in winter
“It’s colder out there, than it is in here …” Yes, in Australia, winter swimming actually exists right across the country. The pools are often toasty-oasty warm and there are some huge advantages to...
View ArticleGames to play in the car with the kids
Remember your own childhood family road trips? Instead of watching DVDs you watched the road go by. Instead of playing with an iPad you played games with your family – games like I Spy and Car Cricket!...
View ArticleHow to be consistent – the key to effective parenting
Being consistent is the single most effective way of parenting. The irony of this is that you have to be consistently consistent in order for it to work. If you fail to be consistent just once you will...
View ArticleSmart tips for surviving the Gold Coast theme parks
If you’re after a holiday that combines relaxation with natural beauty and a sense of solitude, then you should avoid the Gold Coast theme parks at all cost. On the other hand, if you’re after...
View Article8 school holiday activities you can do at home
Can you hear it now? Over and over like a broken record – “I’m bored, I’m bored, I’m bored … I’m BORED!” Must be the school holidays! Some parents dread school holidays like the plague. You will wonder...
View Article5 ways to teach kids about nature this spring
I am so excited about spring – I can’t wait to get out there in the sun, soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy the brighter side of Mother Nature. Spring is all about the birds and the bees. It’s such an...
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