Six Steps on How to Manage your Pregnancy at Work

I went to a power lunch last week and was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of big tummies around the table. Several of the mums were talking about their experiences of working while pregnant and balancing coming back to… Continue Reading >

Nature Connected Kids

Young children have an affinity for our natural world, relishing the company of animals, birds, trees, rocks, shells and places as their special companions and friends. Getting to know our world through encounters with tadpoles, wind, rock pools, caves, ants,… Continue Reading >

How to Survive and Thrive During Ongoing Lockdowns

Being a parent is never an easy job but enduring multiple lock downs caused by Covid it can feel even more challenging. Until enough of the population is vaccinated so we build up herd immunity snap lock downs may become… Continue Reading >

Messenger Kids and Booktopia are reinventing the kids book club … virtually.

By Sarah McDuling, Category Manager Kids & Young Adult Books, Booktopia   While navigating the new necessity to physically distance has had its challenges, many families have found new ways to continue staying connected with their loved ones. Friday nights… Continue Reading >

COVID-19: Supporting Children with Autism

All children and young people need support from adults during times of stress and uncertainty, including during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a challenging time for many people and this uncertainty is a significant source of anxiety, particularly for children… Continue Reading >

Bringing back community, connectedness

  As a mum, we tend to be always juggling things in the air, til we can’t. When we can’t any more, we have to look to our tribe, our village of people around us; to help us when we… Continue Reading >

How Messaging Apps are Changing the Game for First-Time Parents

We know all too well the challenges and experiences of becoming a new parent. On top of crying babies and midnight feeds there is always family and friends who want to call you relentlessly, or drop by unannounced to meet… Continue Reading >