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Attributed to Linda Drummond, Author, How to Raise Outdoor Kids   It sounds simple doesn’t it? But raising kids who love and cherish the outdoors (with just the right balance of caution and fearlessness) is an art. Australian Geographic’s How… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au  Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook   Pop quiz from what you know already: What can you do to help your child be happier and healthier, that also has a benefit on helping them… Continue Reading >

Recently, I had an interesting discussion with Dovi, a five-year-old boy, at the beach. Dovi told me he wants to build a sandcastle and needs a bucket for this purpose. He looked around, searching for a bucket, but none was… Continue Reading >

We all want to succeed, but do you give yourself permission to do so? We need to take risks and try new things to learn, grow, and better understand what we want to do. Taking risks comes in different shapes… Continue Reading >

By Kelly Martin, Certified Infant and Young Child Sleep Consultant   A tale as old as time would have to be “it takes a village” to raise a child. We’ve heard it. We’ve seen it. And for many of us,… Continue Reading >

As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy children who are equipped with self-confidence and compassion to navigate this new world. We know that being a well-adjusted adult increases the likelihood of living life on our terms with little… Continue Reading >

By Lacey Filipich Teaching your children about money is a parent responsibility, for two reasons: We don’t do it well in school. For the record, it’s been explicitly in the Australian curriculum from Years 1 to 10 since 2011, so… Continue Reading >

Being brave doesn’t mean that you are not afraid. Being brave means to keep your own fear and anxiety under control, and not curtail your children’s freedom to develop. Some people find that easier than others. Some cannot let go… Continue Reading >

Having a baby, especially your first is already a challenging time but during this COVID-19 Pandemic, many new parents are feeling alone and isolated. They are missing out on many of the usual supports such as friends, family, health professionals… Continue Reading >

Brace yourselves!!! The Christmas season is in full swing… the added demands of school holidays are about to hit the next level…. and the relentless strain of ‘making an appearance’ at every ‘do’ you’ve been invited to…. all add to… Continue Reading >