Meningococcal: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Nothing struck more fear into me as a mother than my babies having a rash. The first thing that would spring to mind was meningococcal disease and I would be doing the glass test (pushing the side of a drinking glass on skin to see if the rash fades) repeatedly to ensure it was ok. […]
Need Help Paying For Kids’ Sports Fees? Read This!
Sport is an undeniably beneficial thing for kids. Not only does it keep them active and healthy, it benefits their emotional and social development too. However, registering your child for extra curricular activities can get expensive and for some families the cost can even be prohibitive. Particularly, at this time of year as we are all […]
Could Your Child Have Dyspraxia?
Affecting approximately 10% of the population, dyspraxia is a motor skill disorder but it much more than just clumsiness. Boys are more affected than girls but many people are never diagnosed. It commonly occurs with conditions such as ASD and ADHD. It can also occur in conjunction with language disorders and other learning disorders such […]
Being An Empathetic Parent Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
When we embark on this parenting gig, most of us expect it to be exhausting. After all, there are sleepless nights, nappies to change, mouths to feed, toys to be picked up…again and again and again… But I don’t think many of us counted on the level of emotional exhaustion parenting involves. There is a […]
Confronting Childhood Study Findings Around Kid’s Fitness Levels
A UK study has found the least fit children 20 years ago would be considered some of the fittest today. The report is featured in a BBC television show about childhood fitness called Super Movers. It says the least fit child in a class of 30 back in 1998 (oh my gosh, was that 20 […]
Could Your Child Be Struggling With Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects approximately 10% of the population. The exact cause is unknown but it is believed that there is a strong hereditary link. Meaning “difficulty with words”, dyslexia is characterised by difficulties with reading, spelling, writing and comprehension. Interestingly, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has shown that […]
Could Your Child Have Dysgraphia?
There are many specific disorders that cause learning difficulties. Dysgraphia is a less well-known condition that can impact your child’s ability to learn. What is Dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a neurological condition that affects written expression. Experts aren’t sure what causes it. It may present by itself or with other learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Writing is […]
My journey from tired and grumpy mum to energised and present mum
This post is sponsored by The Australian Physiotherapy Association When I had my first child it wasn’t too taxing on me. I had taken a couple of weeks off before the due date and was lazing around waiting for bubs to arrive. When my daughter arrived things weren’t too hectic as she slept ok, we […]
The Simple Function On Your Phone That Could Save Your Life
Do you ever stop and wonder what on earth you ever did before you had your phone? Our phones have revolutionised not just the way we communicate, but the way we live our lives. Sure, sometimes they can turn us into slaves, always contactable, always online. But they also have functions that can literally save […]
How To Help Your Child Improve Their Focus and Attention Span
With all of the devices and distractions around these days it can be difficult for children to learn to focus for a period of time. There has also been a rise in children being diagnosed with ADHD and the exact contributing factors are still unknown. Medication is a key treatment in helping improve attention and […]