A new University of NSW study has found that parents are spending an average of 4 hours a week less with their kids than a generation ago. But the time parents do spend with their kids is more focussed, like reading, playing and helping them learn – ‘intensive parenting.’
I’m a first-time Nonna– however, my relationship with my new grand daughter is a long distance one (my son and daughter-in-law live in California). But last week they came home on vacation! I got to hold her tight against my chest and hear her breathe, I got to feel her soft skin, I got to …
There’s nothing like biting into a wedge of crispy cold watermelon on a hot summer’s day. For me, it brings back vivid childhood memories of being with my family during scorching heat waves in Australia. My dad would always make sure to pick the ripest watermelon by tapping it. If it made a hollow sound …
I have met a few ‘perfect parents’ and to be honest, they aren’t my cup of tea. They’re boring and they think they know everything, which is overbearing. They are the ones who are constantly offering discouraged parents advice, which they think is fool proof, but actually isn’t. They are the ones who are always talking about …
Melissa has stepped out of her jeans and into this relaxed tank dress from Metalicus. I love that it’s not at all fussy, but loose around the hips, great for days when anything too body conscious leaves you feeling overexposed. It’s the Faltered Tank Dress in Jewel Marle, an easy, cool option for Summer days …
Want to know the easiest way to give your kids a confidence boost? It’s the most sure-fire simple way to increase your child’s positivity and resilience.
OK … confession time… I’m not sure where, or how it started, but surprisingly, it was at a very young age. I’ve always loved kids. I’ve looked after kids and worked with kids, in both professional and voluntary capacities since I was about 11. Those who thought the whole world should revolve around them though, in …
FACT: 75% of brain development occurs in the first 3 years of life.
FACT: Reading to your child enhances their brain development in surprising ways.
Only a Super Mum could come up with a healthy way to enjoy the taste of donuts! Thanks to Fionna for sending in this recipe and letting me try one for myself at a recent Play Group dress up day. Fionna truly is a Super Mum! And these cookies truly are amaaaaaazing.
My 16 year old is ALWAYS very well behaved. In fact, she is so well behaved it is worrying me. She never disagrees with her parents. She always does what she is told. She gets A’s on all her exams and never talks in class. Before you say, “Can I swap children?” I’d like to …