๐ข ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐?
To your child, itโs just jumping, laughing and asking for โfive more minutes.โ But underneath every bounce, their ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ โ adjusting balance, coordinating movement, sensing where their body is in space and learning how to control each landing.
From ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป to ๐ฝ๐ต๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐, movement confidence and daily activity, there is more happening on that trampoline than many parents realise.
But thereโs another side to the story too: ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐ท๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ธ๐, and knowing what the research says about safe use matters just as much as understanding the developmental benefits.
So, is a trampoline a worthwhile addition to the backyard? And what does the Australian evidence actually tell us?
๐ ๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ โ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐.
When the weather turns extreme, your home can suddenly feel very different. ๐ก๏ธ๐
A bedroom that’s usually comfortable can become unbearably hot. Your toddler may refuse to drink. Your baby may struggle to settle. Then there’s the power outage, the storm, the smokeโฆ and suddenly you’re trying to work out what to do next.
But what if your home isn’t coping with the weather?
From creating a cooler space and knowing when to move rooms, to preparing for power outages, bushfire smoke, cold snaps and those hot nights that just won’t let up, there are simple things parents can do before extreme weather arrives.
Because you don’t need a perfect home or a perfect emergency plan.
You just need to know what to do next when the weather doesn’t go to plan.โค๏ธ
๐ Read the full guide and prepare your home โ and your family โ for whatever the weather brings.
For a child with a food allergy, something as simple as a lunchbox can become an important part of their safety routine. โค๏ธ
But what happens when your child is too young to read the label, recognise an ingredient or confidently explain their allergy?
A clear, child-friendly visual allergy label can give children and the adults around them another simple cue to recognise their allergyโwhether it’s on a lunchbox, drink bottle or food container.
Our latest guide takes parents through what to put on an allergy label, where to place it, how to make it easy to spot and how to help your child recognise their own allergy symbolโwhile explaining why a label should always work alongside their medical and allergy management plan.
Because when you’re parenting a child with allergies, you don’t want to leave safety to chance.
๐ Read the full guide and discover simple ways to make your child’s allergy easier to recognise at school and childcare.
๐จ If something unexpected happened at home, would your family know exactly who to call?
As parents, we spend so much time preparing for the everyday moments โ packing lunches, managing routines, organising school and childcare โ but emergencies donโt wait until weโre ready.
A childโs sudden illness, a fall, a household accident, a power outage or an unexpected situation can happen in seconds. In those moments, having the right information within easy reach can make a stressful situation feel a little more manageable.
๐ A simple emergency contact list on your fridge could help your family respond faster when it matters most.
From Triple Zero (000) and your family GP to childcare contacts, trusted neighbours, the Poison Information Centre, schools and essential household services, discover the important numbers every Australian family should keep on hand.
This practical guide will help you:
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Create a family emergency contact plan
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Teach children when and how to call for help
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Prepare babysitters and carers
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Know what information to keep accessible
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Build confidence for those moments no parent wants to imagine
Because being prepared isnโt about living in fear โ itโs about giving your family the best chance to stay calm, safe and supported when the unexpected happens.
๐ Read the full guide: Top 10 Emergency Contacts to Keep on Hand at All Times
Most parents think choking is loud.
The frightening reality? Itโs often completely silent.
One minute theyโre happily eating their snack.
The next, everything changes.
Choking can happen quickly, quietly and during completely ordinary moments most parents never expect. From grapes and popcorn to sausages and button batteries, everyday items can become serious choking hazards for little children in seconds.
This must-read article shares the simple prevention strategies, warning signs and life-saving knowledge every family should know, including the foods and household items that pose the biggest risks to young children.
A truly important read for parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Because when it comes to choking, knowledge really can save lives.
#Parenting #ChildSafety #ToddlerSafety
๐ Halfway through summer and looking for fun ways to keep your kids busy, happy, and safe? ๐ฎโจ
Gaming is one of the most popular ways kids play, but managing screen time and online safety is still key.
Check out expert tips from Robloxโs Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, the gaming industryโs first Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to help your kids play safely, learn new skills, and have a blast this school holidays! ๐พ๐
Make this summer safe, smart, and super fun for your little gamers!
๐๐ฆ Summer fun in the pool is pricelessโbut a moment of distraction can be dangerous. Did you know drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for kids under five in Australia?
Learn how to stay focused, keep little ones safe, and become a Responsible Pool Person this summer. Because every splash should be a safe one. ๐โโ๏ธโค๏ธ
๐ โIt only took seconds.โ
A mum shares the unimaginable loss of her 4-year-old daughter โ and the silent danger hiding in so many Aussie backyards.
This story is heartbreakingโฆ but it could save a life.
Every parent needs to read this. ๐
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