First Aussie charity to support kids with a parent who has cancer
Every year, approximately 10,000 parents are given some of the worst news they’ll ever face. That they’ve got cancer. That equates to 27 Aussie kids dealing, every day, with the hardship of having a...
View ArticleNews: Families hit by Budget; allergy week; brain damage hope; trackpants for...
It has been a big week in the world of parenting and families this week with the Federal Government’s budget being released on Tuesday night. But exactly how will the budget affect you and your family?...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
View ArticleFamily camping trip packing checklist
The good thing about camping is that you can ‘get away from it all’. The bad thing about camping is that you are ‘away from it all’ – so if you forget to take something then you’re pretty much up the...
View Article9 things you need to know when buying a family car
When you’re upgrading your family you may also need to upgrade your family car! Some cars are just not practical when you’ve got a family so you may just have to put your cute little hatchback or low...
View Article6 maternity leave questions to ask BEFORE you’re pregnant
If you’re planning a pregnancy it also pays to starts planning your maternity leave. Sometimes a few months could be the difference between whether or not you’re entitled to take leave – or whether you...
View Article7 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 ArticleChanges to government family payments in 2017
There are quite a few changes to the Government’s family benefits in 2017 and many families will find that they could be worse off because of them. We have made a quick list of these changes so you can...
View ArticleHow do I get my child to eat dinner?
If you were to do a survey asking parents which meal they dreaded most, dinner would overwhelmingly be voted in at number one. By the end of the day everyone is tired, and the last thing you feel like...
View ArticleHow parents can support older friends and family during COVID-19
A woman aged in her mid-eighties and who lives by herself at home recently shared with me how she was coping with the COVID-19 social distancing practices. She said at her stage of life, whether it’s...
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 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...
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