A few months ago (whilst still living in Canada) my mum and I were having a nice, relaxing evening, we were enjoying a glass of wine with some yummy food. It was one of those nights where we decided to eat ‘tapas’ style. One of our dishes was another of Chef Andre’s scrumptious creations ‘Margarita Prawns’. Needless …
It’s important to help our children foster a positive self / body image. Help them to love who they are and to embrace their body shape and size, their colouring and height and to respect others in the same way. Our children will then be able to accept and celebrate difference, and to not be afraid of difference.
Sandwich? Check. Water bottle? Check. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses – to help your kids stay SunSmart? They should definitely be instant ‘checks’ when packing the schoolbag daily! Here in Queensland, we have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. High levels of sun exposure in childhood increases the risk of skin cancer later …
Prime Minister Gillard has described the pressurised life of modern families as the single greatest challenge facing Australians. http://tinyurl.com/c3g5ms5 So what’s the solution?
‘Telecommuting’ or working from home has been put forward as the 21st Century answer to this growing dilemma but is it really that simple?
As parents we have all been exposed to the ‘Parent Teacher Interview’. I remember as a child dreading the return of my parents following their interview with my teachers. I knew they would hear the standard, which was always: 1) Susan’s grades are good 2) Susan talks too much in class 3) Susan socializes too …