Raising girls to understand consent
A few years ago, a man serving me coffee in my regular cafe said to my young daughter, Violet, “Give us a kiss.”
To the parent of the child who hurt mine
It may have been an accident or it may have been intentional . . . regardless, the damage has been done.
Your child can be a lot of things, but preferably not this
Responsible, achievement-oriented and highly principled . . . this is the kind of child most parents dream of, until you discover the downside.
Easy school lunchbox ideas
Whether you’re new to packing school lunchboxes or are simply running out of creativity, here are 5 healthy lunchbox ideas for kids.
Creating space for meaningful conversations with children in the digital age
“I dunno” is an answer you’re probably familiar with as a parent. Sometimes you can’t get kids to be quiet and other times it’s impossible to get a word from them.
The one thing many parents overlook when their kids start school
“We saw [our daughter’s] picture on the side of a bus advertising the school and I just thought, I can’t fix this.”
4 tips to handle a fussy eater, from a nutritionist
Is your child a fussy eater and refusing to eat certain foods? You’ll want to adopt these tools to help you combat fussy eating.
19 thrifty kids’ playtime tips your grandmother used that still work
Can’t keep track of your kids’ jigsaw puzzles? Want a mess-free paint time? How about the secret to larger, stronger bubbles?
4 affordable Christmas gift ideas for teachers
Stuck for ideas for Christmas gifts for your child’s teachers and don’t want to spend too much? You’ll love these four super-easy ideas.
Wondering do vaccines cause autism? You need to read this
The truth behind the study that found a link between vaccines and autism.
Why this bedtime chart is dividing mums online
Some mums are saying this chart is putting unnecessary pressure on parents, while others are swearing by it.
10 books to teach kids about identity and belonging
These books will help your child feel confident, develop a positive sense of who they are and feel like a valued and respected part of the family and community.