Safe Approach this Summer Season

Don’t Ruin it with a Visit to the Emergency Department Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to have safety front of mind to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy summer holiday. Jason Chambers, General Manager of Kidsafe… Continue Reading >

Summer is a Scorcher – Keep your little ones cool

Sleep experts share tips to help your family beat the heat This summer is proving to be a scorcher, so experts are recommending keeping little ones indoors to make sure they’re cool and safe. The last thing parents want is… Continue Reading >

Summer Snacking for Kids

By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic   When we were little, the summer holidays were spent outdoors. We’d hang with the neighbours’ kids all day and pop home for food only when… Continue Reading >

3 Summer Recipes Kids Love to Make Themselves

As the weather heats up, it’s time to be prepared with a stash of kid-friendly summer-ready food ideas. Plus, because keeping it simple at this time of year is ultra-important for parents, these three ideas can be made by the… Continue Reading >

How to Enable Optimal Cognitive Development Through Play for Kids Under 3

As parents, we all want the best for our little ones, especially regarding their growth and development. Early childhood is a time of incredible growth and discovery, particularly for children under the age of three. Did you know that up… Continue Reading >

Let the Children Play

Parents constantly ask themselves what is best for their children. In the modern, competitive world, they want to see their children grow up and experience success and happiness. But how do we prepare our children for success? One answer is… Continue Reading >

5 Ways to Establish a Positive Relationship With School

Education can be a real battleground for parents, particularly if your child has a diagnosis or disability. It can be a battle to find the right educational setting for your child, let alone getting your child’s needs met. It can… Continue Reading >

Why you should keep your child in a rearward-facing car seat for as long as possible

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Car rides with infants and young children can be challenging at the best of times and for a multitude of reasons – restlessness, boredom, and squabbling amongst siblings in the backseat can… Continue Reading >

The do’s and don’ts of fitting your child in a car seat

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   If you’re preparing to fit your child into their very first car seat or upgrading to a new one, confusion and worry can set in: ‘what if I install it wrong?’. It’s… Continue Reading >

Helping Kids Regulate Their Emotions

Today, we’re going to talk about something really important: emotional regulation. It’s a big topic, and it’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about, especially given the recent challenges my family has faced. Some of these events have been tough,… Continue Reading >