Parenting and Baby Tips

Most parents know all too well the challenges of maintaining a clean and odour-free home when you have flying spaghetti, dirty little footprints and smelly nappies to contend with. Parents are often time poor – and sleep deprived if there’s… Continue Reading >

Be a hands on teacher

I was at the children’s playground one day with my niece and nephew, and being the big kid I am, I decided to climb a tree. You’ll never guess what happened…   There’s  no doubting the importance of free range… Continue Reading >

The Shocking Reality of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Did you know that according to the Australian Institute of Criminology’s website 12% of girls and 4.5% of boys will report being sexually abused by the time they’re 15? Statistically, this means that in every Aussie primary school class of… Continue Reading >

School Support Guide

Researched and written by Jacqui Tomlins Original Article can be seen on Rainbow Families    Rainbow Families School Support Guide is the result of collaboration between Rainbow Families and writer, Jacqui Tomlins.  The Guide has been developed in response to… Continue Reading >

How to be a New-Old fashioned parent?

All parents have different opinions on how to raise children, and there isn’t a magical formula that works for every child. With the influx of contemporary parenting terms and techniques like Helicopter parenting, Tiger parenting, Lawnmower parenting it’s no wonder… Continue Reading >

8 tips for parents to look after their own nutrition, not just their kids

1. Pack lunch for yourself too. While it is essential to pack adequate lunches and snacks for your kids’ lunchboxes, it is just as important to pack food for yourself too, especially when you know that you will be away… Continue Reading >

4 Myths About Fussy Eating We Are Tired of Hearing

If you have a fussy eater, there is no doubt you’ve heard “They’ll grow out of it”, “Just send them to bed hungry” or “Put them in front of the iPad so they will eat”. The feeding myths run rampant!… Continue Reading >

Aussie Allergy Mum- My Story

What better way to start, than from the beginning?! See my business is built from a place of personal need. And I know there are thousands of parents out there that need the same stuff. Food allergies are everywhere. Every… Continue Reading >

When your family becomes a Stepfamily – A Young Persons’ Guide

Being in a stepfamily usually means being in a family where one of your parents has found a new partner. They may come and live with you or you may just see them a lot. This takes some getting used… Continue Reading >

Is my child eating enough?

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetic   I have lots of worries. How many nights in a row can we get away with having chicken? Is Simon the best Wiggle? Make it… Continue Reading >