In 2020, asking our kids R U OK? Is more important than ever before

In 2020, the issue of mental health is high on the agenda. With a global pandemic adding a large dose of extra anxiety into everyone’s lives, it’s more important than ever before to be open about our emotions, especially when… Continue Reading >

What is Mindfulness and how do you explain it to kids?

I’m not sure if you’ve ever experienced this, but I have had days when I’ve hopped into my car and driven from one place to another, quite some distance at times, and not been able to remember how I got… Continue Reading >

4 Tips For Outdoor Adventuring With Infants And Toddlers

Media kindly brought to you by Jumply There is a misconception that once parents have young children to raise, their adventuring spirit and love of the great outdoors must take a back seat. Sure, adventures might not occur on such… Continue Reading >

Raising Optimistic Kids

During my teaching career, I often had to coach the softball team and hold tryouts to select who would make it on to the team that year. These tryouts provided me with many opportunities to observe how my students viewed… Continue Reading >

What Sugar Is Really Doing To Your Teeth

Article to be attributed to Tabitha Acret, Dental Hygienist at AIRFLOW Dental Spa Sugar is something that we hear about a lot, whether it be via school, doctors, nutritionists, the dentist. The reason why it’s such a hot topic is that it… Continue Reading >

“If you don’t eat your meat…

…You can’t have any pudding!” This famous line  would have some kids throw a brick in the wall of dinner time! Some parents struggle too: “Dinners are hell in my family. My husband and I disagree on how to handle… Continue Reading >

Messenger Kids and Booktopia are reinventing the kids book club … virtually.

By Sarah McDuling, Category Manager Kids & Young Adult Books, Booktopia   While navigating the new necessity to physically distance has had its challenges, many families have found new ways to continue staying connected with their loved ones. Friday nights… Continue Reading >

Cooking and Recipe Tips

Looking for simple yet tasty snack options that kids can help create? Look no further than these delicious recipes using an Australian pantry staple, McKenzie’s Bi-Carb soda. Pancakes make a great afternoon or after school snack for kids and grownups… Continue Reading >

SESAME STREET’S HISTORIC 50TH SEASON AIRS ON ABC KIDS ON JULY 11th 2020 WITH STAR-STUDDED SPECIAL

Landmark season introduces a new child cast member and confronts the stresses and pressures faced by today’s kids Celebrity guests include Chrissy Teigen, Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor, Misty Copeland, Elvis Costello, Dave Grohl, and many more Sesame Street got its start… Continue Reading >

Teaching Kids About their Brain

Teaching kids about their brain provides them with a strong foundation as understanding how their brain works is the cornerstone of developing emotional intelligence and resilience. When we teach our kids about their brain, we need to make sure it’s… Continue Reading >