Why you should keep your child in a rearward-facing car seat for as long as possible

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Car rides with infants and young children can be challenging at the best of times and for a multitude of reasons – restlessness, boredom, and squabbling amongst siblings in the backseat can… Continue Reading >

Best Practice Guidelines for the Safe Restraint of Children Travelling in Motor Vehicles: 2nd Edition

A recent study by The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne found that only a third of Australian children aged seven to 10 years travel in a booster seat, and whilst this is technically legal, best practices indicate there is more to consider before… Continue Reading >

Children and Technology

In the age of technology and social media, children and adolescents are now less likely to be physically active. Research has indicated that living a sedentary lifestyle (e.g. not being physically active and playing video games or watching television) can… Continue Reading >

How to Help My Child Sleep in their Own Bed | Deb Herdman | Ep 182

  Have you ever thought, that as we sleep we are in our most vulnerable and defenseless state. For this reason, it’s no surprise that many children crave the companionship, support and comfort of their parents as they wind down… Continue Reading >

Living life on a farm with four boys

Three hospital admissions in three months. There is never a dull moment at the Hallam household, especially when you add four fearless and adventurous boys under 9 years of age to the mix. Life is full of adventure living on… Continue Reading >