Kids at different schools? 9 tips to make it easier
It wasn’t too long ago that I had one son in high school, one in primary school, two in another primary school, and my youngest in preschool. Complicating matters, all four schools were in different towns! Here are my top tips in case you find yourself in a similar situation. Kids at different schools? 9 […]
Is your child ready to walk to school?
It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility and allow them to walk to school? Fostering the development of your child’s independence is important. Unfortunately, we can’t cast a […]
The ultimate guide to baby and child car seats
In Australia, by law, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car. But child safety is more than just following the law – there are many factors to consider when deciding what restraint to buy for your child […]
I’m 5 and I just started BIG school
With school under way for another year, I’ve noticed that parents are writing about how their children are not always settling in to school – especially after being so excited before they began. So why does this happen? Sometimes I think a reminder of what it might be like to be “in the mind” of this […]
How to recognise a mental health issue in your child
Children can develop many of the same mental health difficulties as adults, but sometimes they can manifest in different ways, making them harder to recognise. If parents are unsure, there is no harm in having a conversation with their GP or school counsellor about any emotional, social or behavioural difficulties they think their child may […]
How to pack a school bag correctly
The weight that school children must carry in their school bags can reach astounding levels. With all the necessary things to pack into their school bags, it is increasingly important that parents know how to pack a school bag to lighten the load on their child’s back. While they may not be able to lessen […]
How to positively encourage kids to help with chores
We can all relate to the stress of trying to encourage your kids to help with chores. Sometimes just the thought of asking your child to “clean their room” can cause a tantrum. But, with the right strategies and mindset, chores can become a positive experience for both you and your child! Kids may need […]
How to get your kids to bring home empty lunch boxes
When you go the effort of planning and packing a balanced and fresh lunch box for your kids, you want to see it come home empty! A piece of fruit, a sandwich, a drink and maybe something with a bit of crunch. But there’s nothing more disheartening than sending your children off to school with […]
How to be consistent – the key to effective parenting
Being consistent is the single most effective way of parenting. And you have to be consistently consistent in order for it to work. If you fail to be consistent just once you will have ruined some of your hard work. But don’t give up, because eventually it gets easier. Here are some helpful tips for […]
6 steps to help kids refresh and rejuvenate before school starts again
If you’re like me, you arrived at the school holidays, breathless and seemingly without warning. Sure there were warning signs like the Easter Hat parade, the concert and the morning tea raffles etc., but then all of a sudden, it was the holidays! So now, you’re mid way into the break you’ve been counting down […]