Creative Activities for Kids 

Have you been struggling for new ideas to keep kids occupied?   The following three activities allow your child/children to test their creativity, problem solving, show their artistic side and have some outdoor adventures. These activities are for young children and my little… Continue Reading >

Stranger Danger – how we can keep them safe but NOT scared

After my Sunrise interview this morning which just touched on some of the basics of child safety, I wanted to share with parents, more in-depth advice on how to help keep your kids safe but NOT scared when talking about… Continue Reading >

Top 5 tips to support your family’s immune health

The latest research from BioCeuticals and YouGov reveals it’s not just feeling sick that worries us when it comes to cold and flu. One in two Aussies with children under 18 are concerned about how they will support their family… Continue Reading >

Entertaining kids at home

Like many other parents in 2020 I found myself suddenly at home a lot more with my kids (10 and 7) than ever before. This was a whole new level of challenge. So many hours. So little space. I had… Continue Reading >

LET KIDS PLAY!

By Jane Kilkenny   Humans are designed to move and it’s starts before we are even born into this world.  Those first flutters that a woman feels when she is pregnant confirm the very existence of that growing baby. From… Continue Reading >

Tips for Involving your Kids in Home Makeovers

By Liz Hayward, Interior Decorator & Stylist   Involving your kids in your home makeover is a great way to have them take an interest and ownership in the space, and with the winter school holidays approaching fast, it’s the… Continue Reading >

Putting the ‘Play’ in Holiday Play Time

Enriching your child’s free time with performance and play By Heidi Manche, Founder of Room to Play Kids and Teens Studio   It’s nearing June…which means the countdown is on until the winter school holidays. And this of course comes… Continue Reading >

Should I be doing sign language with my baby?

As a Speech Pathologist (and now also a mother myself), I am often asked by parents whether baby sign language is something that they should be doing (or should have done with their kids).  Firstly, I think it’s important to… Continue Reading >

Mother and Child Meal Prepping Ideas – for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and there’s no better way to spend it than making a meal with your kids and learning something new. You’ll be able to have fun and be productive at the same time. Cooking can teach kids important… Continue Reading >

10 FREE or Low Cost Activities to do with Kids

Weekends and holidays don’t have to be expensive, or break the budget. I’m always on the lookout for activities that are FREE or cheap, to do with kids to keep them entertained. Here are 10 ideas: Go to the beach… Continue Reading >