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🎄 Having a baby at Christmas is a beautiful gift, but welcoming a little one during the festive season can also bring a few unexpected challenges – whether you’re heavily pregnant and counting down the days or caring for a precious newborn. ❤️
Between the summer heat, holiday crowds, family expectations and maternity services operating on reduced schedules, the countdown to meeting your little one can feel a little different at this time of year.
And whether you’re anxiously awaiting labour or spending your first Christmas cuddling a newborn, you deserve to feel supported, prepared and able to enjoy the moment.
👶 From planning ahead and knowing where to find help to keeping cool and taking the pressure off Christmas Day, discover practical tips to make the festive season a little easier for you and your growing family.
Because welcoming a baby should be about making precious memories – not worrying about what happens when Christmas arrives! ✨
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🎅 All they want for Christmas is to speak to Santa… preferably without arguing over whose turn it is! 😂🎄
Christmas magic and sibling squabbles can go hand in hand. From sharing presents to waiting patiently and deciding who gets to go first, keeping the peace when excitement is running high isn’t always easy!
But this year, there’s a little more magic to go around. ❤️
Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa is making it easier for siblings, cousins and friends to share the excitement, with multiple children now able to speak to Santa together on the same call!
And that’s not all. With simple tips to encourage patience, kindness and sharing, plus a special opportunity to support Kids Helpline, there’s even more reason to spread a little Christmas cheer.
✨ Discover how to keep the Christmas magic alive, ease those festive squabbles and make memories the kids will treasure.
Because Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be magical! ❤️🎄👇
💛 Your grandkids have a whole digital world of their own… so why not be part of it? 🎮
Remember when spending time with your grandchildren meant playing board games, building cubby houses or sharing stories? Today, some of their favourite adventures happen online – and platforms like Roblox are a big part of their world!
But if gaming feels like unfamiliar territory, you’re certainly not alone. 👵👴
The secret isn’t knowing all the latest games or becoming a tech expert. It’s showing an interest, letting your grandkids take the lead and discovering how you can help them enjoy their online adventures safely.
❤️ Discover 4 simple ways to understand the games they love, build stronger connections and turn their digital interests into opportunities for quality time together.
Because being part of their world doesn’t stop when they log on!
👉 Read our guide and discover how to bridge the digital generation gap!
💛 Little hearts can have some very BIG feelings. And learning what to do with them is one of life’s biggest lessons. 🥹
Have you ever watched your little one struggle to explain how they’re feeling, find the words to make a friend, or understand why being kind matters? Those everyday moments are where some of the most important lessons in childhood begin. ❤️
Because growing up isn’t just about learning ABCs and 123s. It’s about discovering **how to understand our emotions, show empathy, build friendships, navigate big feelings and care for others.**
And there’s some lovely news for families! 🌈 **Sesame Street is returning with a brand-new season on Monday, November 23, on Netflix**, bringing kindness, compassion and managing big feelings into the spotlight.
Through familiar characters, heartwarming stories and meaningful everyday lessons, a new generation of children can explore what it means to be kind, caring, confident and connected.
💕 **Because little hearts need big lessons, too.**
✨ Find out what Sesame Street’s new season is teaching children about emotional intelligence, empathy, friendship and understanding those sometimes overwhelming big feelings — and why these lessons matter more than ever!
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We all experience anger, fear, frustration, sadness, rejection, disappointment, jealousy, and guilt at different times; they are simply part of being human. Uncomfortable emotions are unavoidable, but how we respond to them is our choice. Teaching children how to cope… Continue Reading >
💛 Want your kids to grow strong, smart, and confident?
Physical activity isn’t just fun—it shapes healthy bodies, sharp minds, and resilient spirits. Discover 10 science-backed reasons why movement matters and easy ways to keep your children active every day.
Read the full guide here ➡️
💛 Mums, quick question: how old were you when you got your first period? Many girls today are starting much younger, and it can feel confusing — for them and for you.
Discover why puberty is happening earlier, what the science says, and simple steps you can take to help your daughter feel confident, supported, and healthy.
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