Travelling with the kids while looking out for your ageing parents – now that’s a real juggling act, isn’t it? This whole situation calls for some serious planning, tons of patience, and a good dose of understanding for both sides of the generational coin. From making sure your folks are comfy and their medical needs […]
Kids and Performing Arts: A Guide for Parents
Interview with Josephine Lancuba This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Josephine Lancuba, the Director of the Musical Makers Club in Sydney and a Performing Arts Business Coach. She has spent over a decade programming creative experiences and events for kids. Keep reading to find out: The Benefits of Performing Arts for Kids Q: As […]
Passport Photo of Infant – How to take a baby ID photo with your phone
What do you need to get started? Materials required: application form, baby’s birth certificate, 2 baby photos, one parent’s citizenship certificate/Australian passport, and driver’s license. If one parent is already an Australian citizen, there is no need to submit the baby’s citizenship certificate. Where can you get the application form? The application forms are in […]
Top Reasons Why Children Cut Their Hair and How you can Address Them
Understanding why children cut their hair can be a challenging task for many parents. While some may do it out of curiosity or boredom, others may cut their hair as a coping mechanism for stress or anxiety. As a parent, it is important to address the underlying cause of this behaviour in a compassionate and […]
How do Working Parents Cope with School Holidays?
As a working parent, the school holidays can be a challenging time. With the kids out of school and work still demanding your attention, it can feel like an impossible balancing act. However, with a little bit of planning and preparation, it’s possible to successfully manage the school holidays and maintain a healthy work-life balance. […]
How do you raise a happy teens?
The parenting journey has never been an easy one. From the first day your baby arrives, you are thrown into a world of change with no idea what’s coming next in this crazy thing called life–but don’t worry! There will always be those moments where everything feels right and whole again; they’re just few-orem kai […]
The Many Benefits of Being Active and Fit as a Parent
Being a parent can be an incredibly challenging role, especially if you have a young child. Not only do you need to ensure that your child is safe and happy at all times, but you also have to make sure you are giving them the best possible start in life by providing them with the […]
7 Fun Holiday games for kids
December is an exciting time – Christmas is in the air, the weather is warming up and everyone is gearing up for six weeks of family fun! Sure, six weeks is a great amount of time off, but in the back of your head are you thinking, sh*t! I need some entertainment ideas!! If your […]
How can I reduce parental stress?
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR THE STRESS THAT COMES WITH PARENTHOOD There is no question that being a parent is the toughest job in the world and comes with the least recognition. Parents are expected to play so many roles and often are feeling overwhelmed and out of their depth. The past 18 months have seen the […]
Tips on Juggling School Holidays With Full-Time Work
Holidays are an important part of childhood. Children are expected to participate in many activities and enjoy themselves during their holidays. For working parents, it can bring mixed feelings about school holidays. Work may be stressful and work pressure high, but at the same time, you want your children to be happy and have a […]