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 >

How To Choose a Pram

Media kindly brought to you by Bugaboo   Hands down, one of the hardest decisions that parents need to make when it comes to buying for a new baby is the pram. You’re going to use it all the time… Continue Reading >

Why an Active Holiday Should be your Family’s Next Adventure

With Australia’s borders reopened, many families are excited about the possibility of creating new holiday memories together. As the weather has warmed up, it’s the perfect time to venture outdoors after spending so much time inside over the last 20… Continue Reading >

What do Marshmallows Have to Do with Your Child’s Self-Mastery?

One of the most common questions I get asked as a child and family advocate is ‘What is the best way to discipline children?’ I don’t like the word discipline, but I do believe children need boundaries. I also know… Continue Reading >