Merlin teams up with Kidsafe Australia to promote garage and driveway safety to families

In Australia, one child every week is struck by a moving car in their own driveway. Now is the time to make the garage and driveway safer for families. To help prevent avoidable injuries around the driveway and garage, leading… Continue Reading >

Surviving the Season Switch

Winter has defiantly happened, and with the cold snap recently, it is a prime time to get sick. Germs are high, noses are snotty and there never seems to be enough tissues in the house. Our health is easy to… Continue Reading >

How to manage sibling conflict

In every family, there is bound to be some conflict, especially between siblings. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up, but it can become a problem if not managed properly. There are several strategies that parents can use… Continue Reading >

How Australians are stepping up for kids facing cancer with the Big Walk

Camp Quality’s Big Walk for Little Kids is the latest fundraising challenge seeing Australians lacing up their trainers across the country. Will you join in the fun? This year, the stakes are the highest they have ever been, with 9,100… Continue Reading >

Tips for Travelling as a Special Needs Family

Travel can be a daunting prospect for special needs families. Depending on the specific needs of your child, it can be tough finding appropriate accommodation, transport and activities to meet all your requirements. It can also be overwhelming leaving the… Continue Reading >

Kidsafe Victoria warns hot water burns like fire

Every week, over 19 children are treated at a specialist burns unit across Australia and New Zealand Kidsafe, in partnership with the Australian & New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA), is urging parents and carers to be extra vigilant this winter… Continue Reading >

The Power of Choosing a Family Emblem

In a fast-paced, demanding world, how can parents create cohesion and a sense of family belonging? One of the ways is to create a family emblem. When our family emigrated from South Africa to Australia in 1998, I was concerned… Continue Reading >

Friday ‘Fakeaways’: How to have your takeaway…and eat it too!

Let’s face it, maintaining a healthy balanced diet isn’t always easy. There will be times when the thought of preparing lunch or dinner for your family seems like it requires far too much effort, and on these occasions, it is… Continue Reading >

Essential Birthday Baking Tips  

Birthdays are a big deal when you’re a kid, and the highlight of the day is so often the cake. Sure, presents are exciting, but long after they’ve been unwrapped and forgotten, the story your kid will be telling is… Continue Reading >

The hidden toxins that could be lurking in your child’s cot

Media kindly brought to you by The Natural Bedding Company   When it comes to bedding, we naturally all want the best for our families – especially our little ones, who are growing and developing. Since we spend so much… Continue Reading >