10 things you should never say to your children
Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve said one of these phrases—and we all have—to your kid at one point or another, but here’s why you shouldn’t say them again.
Kaz Cooke: “Mothers can do no right”
Parenting: It’s all about getting advice but it’s also about trusting your instincts. How do you weigh up the pros and cons of both?
Sophie Guidolin: “The most important habit parents should cultivate with their children.”
Blogger, nutritionist, personal trainer, world-renowned fitness model and mum of four Sophie Guidolin on why eating at home is healthier.
10 of the best learn to read books
As a librarian, here are a few of my favourite books for young children. Do you have any of these on your child’s bookshelf?
How to teach your child to read
There are some simple activities you can do at home from an early age that will teach your child to read.
Free printable: Rhyming game to teach literacy
Rhyming games help young children strengthen listening and concentration skills, and it helps them hear, notice, identify and start to play with the individual units of sound that make up words.
Is time-out a positive punishment?
Some believe giving children quiet time doesn’t help them regulate their feelings. Is time-out a positive punishment? Two mums share their views.
6 tips for travelling with a baby
Cars, trains, taxis or buses. Here are 6 things you want to know when travelling with a baby.
Sleep disorders in children
In this podcast, Sydney Adventist Hospital paediatrician Dr Hugh Allen discusses the most commonly asked questions and treatment options for kids’ sleeping disorders.
Feelings word list (Free Printable!)
Next time your child expresses their emotions, extend their vocabulary by using this list to help them to label these feelings.
How to explain death to a child
It can sometimes be difficult to explain death to a child, especially if you’re processing grief yourself. Here are a few tips on what to do.
Free printable: How to discipline a child
How do you discipline your child at home? Learn how to discipline a child with this step-by-step guide you can print and keep in a handy place.