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A parent’s love far outweighs mere mortal emotions. Your chest physically aches at the thought of them being hurt. You wish you could cuddle them in bubble wrap and keep them safe – even from the...
View Article5 fun ways to help your child learn their name!
As a teacher, around this time of the year is when I often hear from fretful parents telling me their child is starting school next year and they still don’t know their own name. They are usually...
View ArticleWhat happens when you don’t like being a parent?
Parents come in many shapes and sizes. There are those for which being a parent is the most natural thing in the world. Always knowing they would have a family, they live, sleep and breathe parenting;...
View Article7 ways to be medicinewise with children
Medicines given incorrectly by parents and carers is the most common reason for accidental poisonings in Australian children under 12 months. Accurately measuring and administering medicines to...
View ArticlePass the Parcel – is it OK to disappoint?
I’m in the midst of birthday parties at the moment. Every weekend is a haze of cake, bouncy castles, presents and party games as many of the children I know, including one of mine, become a year older....
View Article9 tips to encourage a reluctant reader
Has there ever been a better time to be a young book lover? The diversity and volume of children’s books is staggering. There is something in print for every reading level and every possible interest,...
View ArticleFlying with kids or babies – a hubber’s guide
Preparing for a flight is stressful at the best of times. But when you’ve got small children or babies it becomes all that much harder. Flying with babies or young children is not easy and it is...
View ArticleHow Do You Fix A Lisp?
If your child has a lisp, it means they have trouble making /s/ and /z/ sounds correctly. While this might be straight forward, it’s actually a little more complicated than that, because there are...
View Article5 practical ways to prepare your child for primary school
You think you know what type of parent you will be when your child has their first day at school. You’ll be the one cheering as they sail through the door. You won’t cry, because big deal? They are...
View Article6 tricks for an awesome road trip with kids
Listening to the same Peppa Pig episode over and over again. Stopping by the side of the road for an urgent pee just five minutes after you last stopped by the side of the road for an urgent pee....
View Article5 things teachers REALLY want for Christmas
I’ve been on the other side of the coin this year – sort of. I’m a teacher, but now that I’m a parent and a blogger as well, all I see everywhere is ideas for things to give a child’s teacher. It got...
View Article2016 school term and holidays dates in Australia
Knowing when the school terms starts isn’t always easy. Some terms are longer, some have public holidays or pupil-free days on the Monday. And it isn’t always the same from year to year. Also if you...
View ArticleBallarat is great for families!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy getaway, with plenty to keep the whole family busy, Ballarat is only a little more than an hour from Melbourne CBD and so full of things to do and see. Our...
View Article12 Christmas craft ideas for kids
Children love to make their own Christmas decorations and craft. And they love to see their handiwork on display. These activities are not only fun, they’re easy, they can help develop fine motor...
View ArticleChristmas tags and wrapping paper craft with the kids
How’s this? A cute Christmas tag idea you can make with the kids and it looks fab to boot! All you need is a colour scheme and you’re halfway there. The little guy and I were cutting some paper with...
View Article5 simple ways to nurture your child’s imagination
I’m constantly amazed by the imagination of toddlers. Recently I had a little peek into just how incredible this world it can be. While we were ‘wrapping’ Christmas presents (aka bandaging every soft...
View Article10 tips for first-time school parents
Going back to school can be super stressful for any parent. Do you remember your first time? The first day of dropping your precious little darling off at kindy, preschool or prep is perhaps the most...
View ArticleHow to budget for school (with a dose of reality)
2016 is here! It feels like just minutes ago that the school year finished. We don’t have many more weeks free from school drop off and pick ups, making school lunches and checking bags for forgotten...
View Article5 steps to buying the right school shoes
Buying the right school shoes can be one of the most stressful parts of back-to-school time. Choosing the right style, the right fit, and the right shoe to please your school’s dress code makes it...
View ArticlePicking the best school bag and how to wear it
School bags are an essential aspect of the back to school process, as buying the right – or wrong – one will affect your child for the whole school year. Most people don’t know that 90 per cent of...
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