Tag Archives: kids

A new initiative tailored for children living in Rainbow Families is keeping young people safe. Developed by Prosper (Project Australia) and Rainbow Families, the newly launched program helps young people to understand safety, develop protective behaviours and navigate complex issues, such as anti-LGBTQ+… Continue Reading >

Keeping your kids active is not only an important habit that will benefit them throughout their lifetime but it is a great way to burn their energy which may help them be more restful at night and have a better… Continue Reading >

Did you know that hugs can significantly influence the development of children? It’s true; the benefits go far beyond just a warm and fuzzy feeling. From reducing stress and anxiety to boosting self-esteem and confidence, the power of a hug… Continue Reading >

Dining at a restaurant is a treat for most people, but when you’re doing it with kids it’s often stressful and exhausting.  The constant battles between bored kids can turn what should be an enjoyable experience into a full-on family… Continue Reading >

With the rise of delivery services, an always-expanding range of fast-food options and our increasingly frenetic lifestyles, home cooking can easily become an afterthought. Not only does routinely choosing convenience lead to poorer health, including conditions like obesity and prediabetes,… Continue Reading >

If there’s one battle we always seem to be losing as parents, it’s the barrage of kids’ toys that can quickly take over the house. Not only can toys overwhelm kids as they decide what they’d like to play with,… Continue Reading >

By Lacey Filipich Teaching your children about money is a parent responsibility, for two reasons: We don’t do it well in school. For the record, it’s been explicitly in the Australian curriculum from Years 1 to 10 since 2011, so… Continue Reading >

Teaching your kids about finances is a gradual process that requires persistence and patience. It starts as early as preschool age when kids first witness the buying and selling of items for money. By this stage, children need to understand… Continue Reading >

Young children have an affinity for our natural world, relishing the company of animals, birds, trees, rocks, shells and places as their special companions and friends. Getting to know our world through encounters with tadpoles, wind, rock pools, caves, ants,… Continue Reading >

With all of the technology and structured indoor activities available to our children, it sometimes seems as though playing outside in the fresh air and amongst nature is an old-fashioned ideal. However, nature play is not just a ‘nice to… Continue Reading >