Tag Archives: kids

Tips from Oliver’s Dietitian Natalie Sharpe There is always a certain period where kids can tend to be fussy when it comes to eating. No matter where you go or the different cuisines you try, it can be challenging to… Continue Reading >

Why our children aren’t being set up for success   This might sound intimidating for parents but the theory is sound. We need to stop being so safe and let kids experience risky play scenarios. You see, protecting children from… Continue Reading >

At times I think we forget this FACT in our goals to protect and help kids.  As a specialist child interviewer, I was very aware that the time and process prior to the child’s interview was equally, if not more… Continue Reading >

Snoring facts and what you need to know…   We’ve all seen cute kiddy snoring videos but in all seriousness this is something you need to take seriously.. Snoring or obstructive sleep disorder breathing occurs when the upper airway becomes… Continue Reading >

Written by Alice Zsembery   Are you sick of packing a suitcase full of toys for a quick holiday trip? Unsure of how you could possibly go on a holiday with kids without packing a single toy?   Here are… Continue Reading >

In the cold bleak days of winter, it’s easy to fall into the trap of spending just a little too much ‘cozy time’ in front of the TV, or other electronic devices. That’s why it’s especially important to make the… Continue Reading >

Attributed to Linda Drummond, Author, How to Raise Outdoor Kids   It sounds simple doesn’t it? But raising kids who love and cherish the outdoors (with just the right balance of caution and fearlessness) is an art. Australian Geographic’s How… Continue Reading >

We are all feeling the pinch. There are words that are getting thrown around in the media as well as amongst our circle of family, friends and work colleagues that are forcing us to look closely at our cost of… Continue Reading >

It’s the eternal question that challenges every parent – how can we better manage the relationships between our kids? If your family is anything like mine, stress and strife characterise sibling relationships. In my house, there’s the 14 yo older… Continue Reading >

It might feel like the school holiday period is always up-and-coming, and that’s because it is. We’re lucky to have plenty of lengthy school holiday breaks here in Australia. But if there was any downside to our school holiday calendar,… Continue Reading >