Tag: australia

Summer drowning risks … empty your esky!

When you think of a potential drowning risk, do you think of an ice chest for drinks … like an esky? While an esky or the like, may not sound like a typical drowning threat, any body of water can pose as a hazard to those who cannot swim, or are simply too young to […]

Schooling and education in Australia

It might seem like a long time before you have to enrol your little one in school, but it pays to be prepared. How old do they have to be before starting BIG school? What is their first prep year called? What are the cut-off dates? Leaving it to the last minute can cause unnecessary […]

Review: WICKED – The 10th Anniversary Tour

Don’t judge me, but I never liked The Wizard of Oz as a kid. The storm, the munchkins, the witches, they all frightened me. I refused to watch the film again until about a year ago, and it still made me feel … uncomfortable. So I was a little apprehensive going along to the opening […]

News: Hemsworth boys’ childhood pic. Car seat safety. DVDs for sick kids

What is making headlines in the world of parenting this week? Who are the two gorgeous Aussie actors sharing their childhood photos? How do you know if your carseat is putting your child at risk? What new car seat system can now be manufactured in Australia? And how can you donate to sick children while […]

News: Medical marijuana – why parents are breaking the law

Break the law? Or watch helplessly as your child suffers life-threating seizures? It’s a decision no parent should have to make but, as the debate surrounding the use of medicinal marijuana in Australia intensifies, it might be one they will not have to in future. Just days after Melbourne couple Cassie Batten and Rhett Wallace […]

News: Elmo and Grover teach kids driveway safety

Parents can download activity sheets, an ebook and an upcoming iPad app  – featuring Elmo and Grover from Sesame Street – to help teach children the dangers of driveways, car parks and roads. The Elmo Stays Safe campaign’s key message is that driveways are no place for kids to play. It has been developed by […]

Should you be worried about NAPLAN?

It is NAPLAN time again this year. In the second full week in May, students in Australian public and private schools, in grades 3, 5, 7 and 9, do NAPLAN. They are tested over three days. NAPLAN tests skills essential for your child’s progress through school and life ahead – reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. […]

Jack is back! Top 100 baby names in Australia in 2012

After a few years in the wilderness (ie. not in top spot) Jack is once again the number one boys’ name in Australia. Jack held the number one position for five years before William took over in 2010 and 2011 – but you can’t keep a good name down and Jack is once again the […]

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 […]