Scientific research confirms playing outside is beneficial for children’s mental health, overall happiness & development. Also that children who spend more time outdoors end up happier adults. Looking back to our childhood, we each have memories enjoying being outdoors… Continue Reading >
COVID-19 has meant that now more than ever, parents and caregivers across Australia understand the impact missing school has on a child’s life. Homeschooling has provided first hand experience both from an educational perspective and more importantly social, the… Continue Reading >
Helping your children with their learning throughout COVID-19 school lockdowns has been an enormous challenge. And as a teacher, I believe it is you the parentswho should be awarded a joint “Australian of the Year” for the way you’ve all… Continue Reading >
I love this time of year. The weather gently changes and becomes warmer. I always embrace daylight savings as it’s the beginning of longer, lighter evenings and more time spent outside. But the onset of daylight savings can disrupt a… Continue Reading >
Media kindly brought to you by Oli6 Did you know that 86% of all children under the age of two suffer from digestive issues? The symptoms of digestive distress in babies and toddlers can take the form of regurgitation, bad… Continue Reading >
by Edwina Baden-Powell, Head of Production – ClickView Australia The rapid advance of the internet has brought with it near-ubiquitous access to pornography, including by those under the age of 18. No matter how hard parents and schools try… Continue Reading >
A new report analysing the issues children and young people raised in counselling sessions during COVID-19 shows they have experienced serious impacts on their mental health, social connections and education. The report, which examines data from 2,567 counselling sessions with… Continue Reading >
Most parents can (and should) avoid going to Court about arrangements for their children in the event of separation. Unfortunately for some, Court is where they end up. Here are 5 things not to do if you find yourself in… Continue Reading >
I’m not afraid to admit that there are a few things I’d do differently if I had my time of being pregnant again with my boys. Actually, from the time before we were ready to start a family. We learn… Continue Reading >
Since 1st August, 8 children have died across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Kidsafe Victoria and The Royal Children’s Hospital are urging parents and carers to set up safe play areas and actively supervise children, in response to an alarming spike… Continue Reading >
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