Category Archives: Parenting

Travel: Take the kids to Canberra

Travel: Take the kids to Canberra

While the general consensus on Australia’s Capital Territory is that it is built on round abouts and there is little to do, neither is true! In fact, if you have some little tackers on board, you will find there are some great things to do with your family – and away from the crowds of Sydney… Continue Reading

Childhood traits: Nature Vs Nurture

Childhood traits: Nature Vs Nurture

Nature versus Nurture is a huge topic in parenting and not one that can be covered quickly, but it comes up so often as a cause and effect of many behaviours and quirks in our children it is worth thinking about. The premise of the debate is whether behaviours and personalities of our children are… Continue Reading

Helicopter parenting reinforced by daycare centre

Helicopter parenting reinforced by daycare centre

There is a new app being used by child care centres – an app that allows parents to get updates of their children throughout the day when they are at work. If there is something special their child has done, the childcare worker posts into the app and sends a notification to the parents. Parents… Continue Reading

LIfe’s lessons with 3 sick kids

LIfe’s lessons with 3 sick kids

No doubt about it, being a parent can be hard. I have had three sick kids at home for six days and I know I have to keep them off school for one more day before they regain the energy to go back. I have had some pretty special moments with the kids during this… Continue Reading

Motivational Monday quote: Parenting is hard

This quote could not fit better with my parenting this week. I have had sick children in my house since last Tuesday and it has been hard at times but when you have a little child who is in pain and needs their mummy, you soon know the meaning of unconditional love. Children are there… Continue Reading

Are you toilet training in your house?

Are you toilet training in your house?

I was speaking to a dad last week and toilet training was the topic in their household. Vomit and poo have got to be the least desirable characteristics of parenting. Here are a few tips to make it a little easier to get through toilet training: 1. Start as you mean to go on When… Continue Reading