This Simple Thing Can Develop Your Child’s Vocabulary
There is nothing more magic than the sound of your child’s first word. Language is such an important part of our lives and when baby starts communicating in a comprehensive way, not only does it make us proud, it also makes life a bit easier! Parents often prompt babies with words such a “mum”, “dad”, […]
Ways To Relieve The Financial Cost Of Special Needs Parenting
Everyone knows having kids is an expensive business. However, parenting a child with special needs come with many additional financial costs. Depending on your child’s diagnosis, costs can include, but are not limited to, assessments, medical interventions, therapy and educational support. Then there are costs associated with transport, resources and equipment. Some parents are also […]
4 Ways To Recruit Volunteers To Your Community Group
Volunteers are the lifeblood of most communities. Whether it be a school P&C, sporting team, recreational group or charity, vollies keep the fundraising up and overheads down. Some people are born volunteers. They love to be involved, are dedicated to their cause and get a buzz from being involved in their community. Then there are […]
The Genius Way One Teacher Finds The Lonely Kids
It seems like every second week we hear terrible news about a disenfranchised young person wreaking revenge on their community in a violent way. In February, 17 people lost their lives at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida when a former student went on an armed rampage. But there are many more lonely children […]
How to Talk to Your Tween or Teen About The Risks of Porn
I try hard not to think about how much porn my children have been exposed to. But in reality I know it’s a lot more than I’d seen when I was their age (which was about none). And we also know that today’s porn is much more stylised than the stuff that was doing the […]
What’s That Rash? 5 Common Illnesses Every Parent Needs To Know
Rashes are a common occurrence in kids. From simple heat rash or nappy rash to more serious skin conditions like eczema, no kid gets through childhood rash-free. However, there are some more notable rashes that are caused by viruses and bacterial infections that all parents should be aware of. Here are 5 to keep an […]
When Does Your Child Need To See A Podiatrist?
As a parent, you’re probably finely tuned to your child’s health. You’ll notice almost anything that’s slightly different in your child, but sometimes, when it comes to their foot health, you simply aren’t sure if there is a problem or if they’re just growing normally. As podiatrists in Sydney, we know that it’s not always […]
How To Know If Your Child Is Capable Of Making Good Friends
A great source of worry for many parents is if their child will be able to make friends easily. Regardless of age, friendships are an important part of childhood (and adulthood too!) Positive peer relationships can have not only emotional but also cognitive and behavioural benefits for children. Through friendships, children learn important social skills […]
Did You Take Your Child Out Of Their Booster Seat Too Soon?
The age of seven is a huge milestone in my house, because that’s when you no longer need a booster seat and you are allowed to sit in the front seat. Of course, my rookie error here was that now with two children qualifying for this esteemed privilege, daily fights over who called ‘shot gun’ […]
Check Out This Fantastic Fundraising Idea For Your School!
According to the Australian National Waste Report 2016, in 2014-15 Australia produced about 64 million tonnes of waste. That is equivalent to 2.7 tonnes of waste per person! The good news is almost 60% of this was recycled. However, this still leaves a phenomenal amount of waste going into landfill across the country. Recycling programs […]