7 tips to put the ‘mmm’ into family mealtime
Ferrying the children to after school activities, keeping up with busy social schedules and a hectic workload; modern lives have a tendency to be extremely busy. And for many families, sitting down...
View Article4 things to do with kids in the Northern Territory
There are some fantastic things to do with your kids in the Northern Territory if you on holidays in the outback. Check out these great places to visit with your family – especially if there are some...
View ArticleBring Back Games Nights!
Given the relentless pace of family life these days it is very nice to find time to sit down with the family and just have fun together and chat! Games nights/sessions are a great way to get the kids...
View Article20 essentials for your family first aid kit
Every home should have one – but what exactly should a family first aid kit contain? Some items to include are obvious – bandaids, bandages, scissors and gauze pads – but what other things should you...
View Article6 easy steps to surviving on less money
Given we have started a new financial year it might be on your minds to see how you can make your family’s income stretch a little further this time around. Before becoming parents it seemed that we...
View ArticleQ&A: Annabel Karmel on fussy eaters, starting solids and playing the harp
Annabel Karmel is probably on your bookcase. Not literally of course, but there’s a good chance that one of her many books has made its way into your home. Since her first book was published more than...
View Article9 great parenting life hacks
Surely you’ve seen life hacks around the internet by now. No? Well they are little, simple, everyday things that make your life ONE HUNDRED times easier. Well, maybe not one hundred, but a hell of a...
View Article5 little things that’ll make a big difference to your day
When you’ve got kids – it is important to take pleasure from the little things. The brief moments of calm. The coffee you drank while it was still hot. The sunshine. The laughter. The quiet. It is...
View ArticleChilli Con Carne recipe
What’s for dinner tonight? Still haven’t decided? Why not try out this awesome recipe – this dinner recipe is a healthy version of a family favourite: Chilli Con Carne. The recipe serves 1 but can...
View ArticleDoes family drama ruin Christmas for your kids?
It’s that time of year again, when you have to decide the who, what, where, how, why and when of Christmas. Who to invite, what to buy, where to have it, and how on earth you are going to get it all...
View ArticleHow do you know when your family is complete?
I have 2.5 kids. From Sunday to Tuesday – when I’m hanging out with G1 and G2 – I think, “Three kids is a nice idea”. And on Wednesday when TT arrives after school from his mum’s and we bundle everyone...
View ArticleThings I learned at baby sleep school – Part I
Five months ago I gave birth to the girl I now consider to be my entire universe. Shortly after I came home from the hospital, I went to my local health clinic and joined the parents’ group. At each...
View Article5 ideas for preparing for baby number two
When I first wrote this list I was cruising in the second trimester of my second pregnancy. I was feeling somewhat refreshed when I woke up at 4:45am with my toddler (mind you I was asleep by 8:20pm!)....
View ArticleWhat is the best age gap between babies?
When you know you want more than one child, one of big questions you ask yourself is what age gap is best? Some of the most common factors to consider are whether or not you can – or want to – handle...
View Article5 ways to make mindful parenting work for your family
It had been a rough day. My four-year-old had gone into meltdown because I hadn’t watched him build his Lego aeroplane for the 14th time that morning. My two-year-old hadn’t slept through the night for...
View Article6 things you need to keep that holiday feeling alive!
The sound of waves crashing on the beach, the feeling of the warm summer sun on your skin, the excitement and sparkle in your children’s eyes as they experience something new and fascinating … this is...
View ArticleFamily ski trip packing checklist
Ever been to the snow? It’s an awesome experience – especially for little kids. Going on a ski trip can be a lot of fun for families, especially when you live somewhere as hot as Australia. Wherever...
View ArticleTips to save money – a budget for ‘tough times’
What tougher times in life are there than the time when our family is young? We’ve all been there – the bills are stacking up, the income is low and the unexpected costs hit us hard, one after another....
View ArticleDo you struggle to ask for help?
My sister called me this morning. Her husband was discharged from hospital last night after an operation to have half his insides removed following a diagnosis of bladder cancer. Instead of asking “Can...
View Article3 ways to help children bond with long-distance family
My kids and I have been trying to talk to my Dad, who lives in England, for the past four days. By the time their Papa is up my kids are already in bed, so trying to find a good time is hard. There is...
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