Bring Paddington Bear Home This Christmas: The Perfect Gift for Fans Young and Old

With the festive season upon us, there’s one cuddly character ready to make this time of year brighter, cosier, and brimming with adventure: Paddington Bear. Dressed in his classic blue duffle coat, beloved red hat, and sporting that mischievous grin,… Continue Reading >

Welcome the World of Emma Memma’s Magic This Christmas

Bring a sparkle of magic and warmth into your child’s world this Christmas with Emma Memma’s enchanting new stationery and mealtime collections, available at Kidstuff and Dymocks. Thoughtfully designed to inspire joy, kindness, and boundless imagination, these collections bring the… Continue Reading >

Claris, The Chicest Mouse in Paris: Magical Christmas Gift Ideas For Little Dreamers & Young Fashionistas!

This Christmas, invite a touch of Parisian magic into your home with Claris, The Chicest Mouse in Paris—the enchanting story of a tiny mouse with grand dreams and an even bigger heart. Created by the renowned Melbourne-born illustrator and fashion… Continue Reading >

A countdown of small, meaningful ways the family can spread kindness and holiday cheer in the days leading up to Christmas

Don’t panic, but the countdown to Christmas is fast approaching (let’s not start counting the days just yet)! As the season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year just gone, while also looking forward to the holiday… Continue Reading >

Unwrap Peace: 6 Tips for a Healthy Festive Season

By Natalie Stockdale (Resilience Coach & Author of the Campfire for the Heart book series)   Ah, the festive season – a time for laughter, joy, and celebration. But let’s be real – it can also bring some stress and… Continue Reading >

Sylvanian Families/ Building Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence Through Play

The simple joys of childhood—days spent in play and wonder—bring an enduring magic where imagination whisks children away into their whimsical little worlds. As parents, observing these moments is one of life’s most precious experiences. Watching our children quietly engage… Continue Reading >

How to manage feelings of guilt as a mother 

A big part of my work involves supporting mothers as they reconcile their needs and ambitions as women with their family commitments. What we usually tackle first is the GUILT monster. The one that shows up when they raise their… Continue Reading >

To the best mother – you!

Quite a few years ago I was listening to talk back radio on a long road trip to help keep me awake and alert. The radio announcer was talking about relationships between estranged parents and children and was inviting people… Continue Reading >

Kindness Is Your Greatest Asset

Listening to a podcast recently where Hugh Mackay, a social psychologist and author of ‘The Kindness Revolution’, was being interviewed, he spoke about how humans are wired to be kind. He says “To be kind – always and to everyone –… Continue Reading >

Bring Back the Magic of Christmas

Christmas time is seen as the time of giving.  We celebrate it as ‘the happiest time of the year’.  But, have we lost a bit of the childlike joy that comes with Christmas?  Are we focusing on the wrong things? … Continue Reading >