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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 >

By Rachel Favilla   Fellow Australians, what we need right now is a good laugh and the uplifting atmosphere of a campfire sing-a-long. In light of the recent Bushfires, I feel that lighting any sort of fire would be in… Continue Reading >

The latest IPCC climate report warns of the increasing risks of ecological disasters and losses. In Australia, we are already experiencing intensifying droughts, heatwaves, bushfires, storms and flood. The common threads lying behind these disasters is human destructions of our… Continue Reading >

We’ve all of heard of ‘having the blues’ or ‘feeling blue’…where we know this as meaning feeling sad or depressed. There’s even been many a song written about having the blues….but have you heard about having the January Blues? Essentially… Continue Reading >

With the ever-changing and dare say, unreliable, environment Australia is experiencing at the moment, it’s difficult to navigate everyday life, let alone childcare and work. They say, every day is a blessing, and now, I truly understand that feeling. Without… Continue Reading >

The magic of a QUEST is the thrill of the chase, the excitement of being thwarted from getting to claim the prize, and the tremendous challenges that come along the way.   It is the perfect plot line for any… Continue Reading >

Abundance is a state of being. It can also be a state of mind, but more interesting is that it is our natural state, our birthright even, of that which we are made and the natural world we live in…. Continue Reading >

  Mother’s Day is an interesting gift-giving / receiving experience, especially if this year is your first. Here are a few gift ideas to help give your significant other a gentle nudge. We’ve made it easy breaking gift ideas into:… Continue Reading >

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 >

  The 9 months leading up to the birth of a baby is a time of planning preparation. Depending on how the pregnancy came about & the type of relationship the parents are in, this time can deliver any number… Continue Reading >