You know you’re raising a child of the ‘Digital Age’ when… * Your 2 year old has their own iPhone/iPad/iPod * The gift of choice for kids’ parties is an iTunes voucher * You take your iPad/iPhone everywhere in case your child is bored/frustrated/content/behaving/misbehaving/sitting ... [View Post]
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Start the school year with less stress
As our summer school holidays come to a close in our land ‘downunder’ it is time for parents to start preparing yourself and your child for a smooth transition into the new school year. Letting go of the holiday vibe It is hard to let go of the summer. Longer days, less routine, easy ... [View Post]
A New Year or a New Moment?
As the end of the calendar year approaches it is hard not to get caught up into thinking everything is magically going to change because the clock ticks over into a new year. It sounds wonderful, the thought of leaving behind the pain of this past year and moving on. This seems especially ... [View Post]
This Christmas – how much is enough?
This Christmas – are you considering - how much is enough? At this time of giving (not receiving) do we need to ask ourselves as parents – “how much is enough?” So much to be grateful for this CoVid year We have so much to be grateful for this Christmas, especially here in Australia. We ... [View Post]
Getting the most out of your Christmas Elf!
Oh the pressure of remembering to move the Elf and add a witty note! Why do we do this to ourselves? Aren’t our lives busy enough? Are you part of the Christmas Elf craze? What is your driving motivation for having an Elf, who I would like to call Smidge (just because we ... [View Post]