Why consent matters when sharing pictures of your child online
Have you ever shared an ultrasound on social media? Often our children have a digital footprint even before they’re born. And it isn’t an aspect of their lives they can control. Here is why you should consider introducing consent when photographing and sharing images of your child – and why you should ensure others do […]
This is why it’s important for kids to be bored

These days, kids are used to being entertained every waking moment with the help of a range of modern technology, from in-car DVD players and iPads to video games. Boredom is nothing new but with today’s increasingly digital and fast-paced world, young people lack the capacity to cope with being bored. As a parent, you […]
How smart phone use affects your child’s health and posture

Australians are increasingly experiencing back and neck pain due to prolonged use of mobile devices and computers. Australians send more than 20 billion texts every year and spend more time in front of a screen than they do asleep. Shockingly, the average number of screen‐time hours has crept up to 9 per day and is […]
My top 5 TV-free activities …
We moved house recently. And though moving is always an upheaval, this move irrevocably changed the dynamic and landscape of our household, because (completely unintentionally), we moved to a house that didn’t have TV reception. As such a simple thing, it’s not something we thought to check for in a city rental. It was nonetheless […]
‘Mummy needs her phone, darling’
Ask a mum what items she can’t live without and there’s a strong chance she’ll name two things – her phone, and coffee. There are few things a mum loves more. Well, obviously her kid/s and partners, but when it comes to physical items that little flat device and potent brew can be a mum’s […]
Children’s TV … I overanalyse it
Why is it so hilly on Peppa Pig? Is Little Ted a bit old for big adventures? These are just a few of the many thoughts I’ve had while watching children’s television …
Favourite pregnancy and parenting apps – a hubbers’ guide

A Hubber’s Guide to the best smartphone apps for pregnancy, parenting, entertaining the children and entertaining mum
5 tips on how to encourage safe and healthy technology use
There’s a lot of stigma around screen time for children having a negative impact on their learning but, in moderation and with the encouragement of purposeful, educational and quality content, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle.