How to Help Families Talk to Children about Race and Identity

SESAME WORKSHOP CONTINUES MAJOR COMMITMENT TO RACIAL JUSTICE WITH NEW “ABCS OF RACIAL LITERACY” CONTENT TO HELP FAMILIES TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT RACE AND IDENTITY  New content is part of Coming Together, an ongoing racial justice initiative Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit… Continue Reading >

Consent education needs to start early

Consent is an important concept that has been widely used in the both mainstream and social media in the past month. It is an idea that children can learn as early as preschool — the belief that we should respect… Continue Reading >

When Setting Boundaries for Your Kids Might Save Them from the Streets

I’ve often observed that there are two types of parenting styles: those who set boundaries for their children, and those who don’t. For a bit of poetic license, let’s give these two types of parenting styles a name (and, yes,… Continue Reading >

Tips for Parents Supporting a Child Experiencing Negative Body Image | Maddy Tyers | Ep 151

  For anyone that has experienced a loved one suffering with an eating disorder will know it can be very complex. Many suffers do not realise they have a problem, heartbreakingly they see themselves very differently to others and they… Continue Reading >

*** How A Screentime Budget Helps Benefit Children & Families | Chris Hogbin | Ep 150 ***

  Modern parenting is tough, especially when it comes to navigating a balance between providing kids with access to technology and maintaining a healthy amount of screen time. As a parent, how do you know the difference between if your… Continue Reading >

Keeping Children Safe on Australian Roads

NeuRA and Kidsafe Australia release updated National Child Restraint Guidelines   Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and Kidsafe Australia today launched the Best Practice Guidelines for the Safe Restraint of Children Travelling in Motor Vehicles, which aims to keep children up… Continue Reading >

Without Super Human Strength

When I was a child we used to say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” our magical chant we used to recite to ward off bullies. Unfortunately, it was the biggest lie ever… Continue Reading >

Tips for parents supporting a child experiencing negative body image

Maddy Tyers | When Anna Came To Stay The new book helping children and parents understand the warning signs of eating disorders   Like many 8 years old’s, I loved dancing, playing dress-ups with my friends and spending my school… Continue Reading >

The Effects of Remarrying on Children

Remarrying can be the greatest step that you take for your emotional, intimate and personal relationship journey. As you embark on this stage, everyone hopes that life will transition as easily as the ‘Brady Bunch’ did. In reality, there can… Continue Reading >

Craisins® Hot Cross Buns

Here is our amazing recipe for our favourite hot cross buns combined with dried cranberries. These would be perfect to serve this Easter Holidays. I’m sure the children would love to have these while they are enjoying the Easter activities… Continue Reading >