Fun activities at home with kids
From physical activity to mind-stretchers, here are some ideas to entertain the kids at home.
How to know when your child is ready for school
While there’s no official checklist for school readiness, there are a few traits and behaviours you can look for when it comes to your child starting school.
6 tips to help you survive grocery shopping with children
Marketing and pricing are the main reasons why our kids are reaching for junk food. Here’s how to shop for healthy food and not succumb to pester power.
9 things you should be doing to keep bath time safe
These nine bathroom safety tips for babies and children will ensure this oft-used room in your house is free of hazards for your little ones.
7 kids’ books about gratitude
From intentional activities and service opportunities to the books we read, we can shine a spotlight on gratitude.
Teaching boys to rescue damsels in distress doesn’t spell the end of feminism
When did rescuing become such a bad thing, something to discourage in our boys?
This is why you don’t need to give your kids your full attention
How can I be a good mother, when I have so much else to do?
5 easy kids activities to do at home
Here are some science experiments for kids you can do at home—all using household items!
Three questions about photo consent you need to ask your kid’s childcare or school
Many childcare centres and schools will take a photo of your child playing or learning and send it to you during the day. Here’s what you need to know to protect your kid.
Tried and tested ways to survive long-distance car trips with children
A few things can make the difference between a long-distance car trip being a living nightmare and mostly tolerable—even enjoyable.
There are only four things children under five should be drinking. Can you guess which four?
Think 100 per cent fruit juice is fine? Think again.
11 things that will ensure a positive attachment with your child
Here’s a list of practical things that each person in the family can do to nurture a strong and healthy attachment with a new addition.