School holiday programs offer various activities for children during their school breaks. The most common option is the school’s own holiday program, which is similar to after-school care. Children need to bring their own lunch and snacks. Each day, there will be different themes, such as arts and crafts, LEGO, and more. Excursions are often […]
40+ kiddies outdoor activities
Are your kids spending too much time a day staring at their phones or television? Encouraging children to increase their time outside and to step away from the screen can improve both their physical and mental health. Playing outside can also provide your children an opportunity to develop their social skills as they will be […]
How can I get my child to sleep while traveling?
After a topsy turvy summer with holidays postponed or cancelled, many families are planning their much-needed get-away in the term 2 break.  However, ‘kids and sleeping well on holidays’ doesn’t often appear in the same sentence, and parents often have a level of anxiety around the slippery slope of bedtime. To add more fire power […]
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 […]
What are the benefits of art for kids?
It’s time to start embracing your creative side.Did you know that Art plays a vital role in early childhood development and is often referred to as a precursor to communication and writing? Read on to find out why we should bring out our inner Van Gough! When your child is reaching for that crayon, their […]
Where are good holiday destinations in Australia?
TOP 5 HOLIDAYS WITH KIDS IN AUSTRALIA By Rebecca Mason, author of Holiday Dreaming: The Expert’s Guide to Large Family Travel and owner of Mr Chocolate’s Travel, a travel agency specialising in large family travel As a mum of six and a travel agent specialising in family travel, I have seen firsthand the magic of […]
How can I reduce my child’s screen time
Three Little Seeds of Wisdom to Get Your Child Away from the Screen It has been fantastic weather these past few weeks making up for a deluge of rain we seem to have been experiencing this summer. Friends have joked that this wet weather came with the launch of my recent picture book Rain Shaker […]
5 Ways to Set Up Your Child’s School Year
Oh no! I mean… oh yes! Finally, the holidays have ended, and the kids go back to school. But before we get peace and quiet between nine and three, we’ve got to get them ready. Now that is stressful. Shoes, books, stationery, bags, tantrums, and waking up at seven AM! The weeks before school starts […]
How can I find someone to tutor my kids?
Many might think school holiday is the perfect time to relax, however to ensure that your kids remain sharp and focused it might be a good idea for your kids to spend some time to learn and revise! If your kids spend most of their holiday time playing video games, watching TV, hanging out with […]
Ways To Educate Your Kids While on Holidays
After having a long school break means that your kids might require extra support to get back into their routine of daily study when the new school term comes around! Making sure your kids continue at least some educational activities over the school holiday can really help them stay confident, equipped and ready to tackle […]