5 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Energy Bill
This post is sponsored by Amaysim Bills are one of those unfortunate parts of adulting that we just cannot avoid. So, anything we can do to reduce bills has to be a good thing, right?! A big one that hits most of us each quarter is the power bill. While paying for electricity to power […]
The Importance Of A Strong Father-Daughter Bond
There is something magical about the bond between father and daughter. It is also an extremely influential relationship when it comes to a girl’s development. The way a daughter gets along with her dad can have a major impact on her life, helping shape her self-image, self-esteem and confidence, as well as her future relationships […]
3 Great Ideas To Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Kids
This post is sponsored by Phillips It’s a battle that plays out in homes across Australia every morning and every night – getting kids to brush their teeth. In my house each child is a different type of brusher. We have the speedy gonzales, the bunny brusher (front teeth only) and the light-handed brusher, who […]
What Causes Sore Girl Bits And How To Fix It
When kids complain of sore genitals is can be a major concern for parents. There are a number of reasons why your daughter may be complaining of discomfort in this region, including itchiness, redness or pain/stinging when passing urine. The skin in this area is extremely sensitive and can be easily irritated. Reassuringly, mostly these […]
How To Deal With A Controlling Child
Kids can be demanding little creatures and sometimes it feels like they think parents only job is to be their servants. But sometimes a child’s need for control and power can go beyond normal limits. What Does A Controlling Child Look Like? Some behaviours that indicate your child might be controlling include if they: Are […]
If You Don’t Do This With Your Child Already You Need To Start Now
Reading to our kids every night for their entire childhood is one of those things new parents all vow to do and most of us start of with the best of intentions. I know I did! When my first born was little I would read to him religiously every night. Then his baby brother came […]
Helping Your Child Understand And Deal With Death
Dealing with grief and loss as an adult is difficult enough, however it can be extremely distressing and confusing for a child, particularly one who has not experienced the death of a loved one or pet previously. Depending on their age, personality, relationship to the deceased and previous experiences with death, each child will react […]
Why Having Three Kids Makes Me Feel Like A Bad Mum
There are a lot of tongue-in-cheek memes that float around parenting circles about how when you have three kids, you let things slide a bit with each consecutive child. An example might be something like: Your first baby only eats organic homemade food, your second eats store-bought baby food and your third eats crumbs off […]
Why Every Child Needs A Calm Down Kit And How To Make One
Learning how to calm down when experiencing heightened emotion is a very important part of a child’s development. When faced with big emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, kids can lash out, behave inappropriately or, conversely, even try to suppress their feelings. All of this can lead to the adoption of unhealthy coping skills […]
When Should You Introduce A New Partner To The Kids?
Dating as a single parent can be a complicated process. It is nerve-wracking putting yourself out there again and there is the worry that you will find someone who will accept the fact that you have kids. Then there are also those logistical issues of getting a babysitter so you can even leave the house! […]