Tag Archives: parents

The job of parents, apart from care, love, education, food and security, is to ensure their child develops into an independent adult capable of managing their life. Most of our children are very capable at undertaking age-appropriate tasks and generally… Continue Reading >

The latest findings by the Australian research agency Mccrindle* suggest that today’s primary school-aged children, the eldest of whom is 12, will become the world’s largest generation when they hit adulthood in the mid 2030s. To understand what shapes them… Continue Reading >

(Information current as of 8 August 2022)   You may have heard recently in the news that a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved and recommended by ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) for SOME children aged 6 months- 5… Continue Reading >

“When should I move my toddler from the cot to a bed? Is there an ideal time?” This is a question I get asked A LOT! Parents do get excited, naturally, about moving their little one to the next stage,… Continue Reading >

Parents of a baby being born premature or sick are at increased risk of post-natal depression, anxiety and PTSD.  This life-changing and traumatic experience touches the lives of the entire family unit. In 2021 The Impact Institute conducted an independent study… Continue Reading >

Parents must be sure that the software they pick and download for their children is actually effective. They may utilize a few tactics to ensure that their youngsters are learning and using their time effectively. The following are some of… Continue Reading >

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions parents make for their children in their formative years. Coupled with this decision is parents’ understanding their children’s readiness for the challenges and rigour of primary school. In recent years more… Continue Reading >

Raising a teenager is not easy. And to make it worse, lockdowns and COVID have put that task on steroids! When your child starts moving into the teen years their world is thrown upside down; their body suddenly changes, they… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Bugaboo   Hands down, one of the hardest decisions that parents need to make when it comes to buying for a new baby is the pram. You’re going to use it all the time… Continue Reading >

Isla was just 3 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Isla’s parents, Pam and Gareth, say the nightmare started with a bump on their daughter’s head. “I first noticed it when I was brushing her hair,” Pam… Continue Reading >