Helicopter parents are well-meaning parents who hover over their kids. If something happens, heaven forbid, such as falling over, fighting over a toy, or getting a bad grade, helicopter parents swoop in and do everything they can to make things better. Sometimes being a helicopter parent is a good thing – in crowds, near water, […]
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Leonie was unsure, to say the least, about how she’d look in a tube skirt. The key is to wear a loose, floaty top with it and not to go bodycon all the way. I love the floral pattern of the Azalea Tube Skirt, the texture covers any lumps and bumps nicely (not that she
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Sexting, pornography, paedophiles and bullying. Too often I find these issues impact teenagers way before parents are even aware of them. That’s why I like to see parents educated and being proactive when it comes to keeping their kids safe online. My first key point is this – When it comes to the internet…. Don’t set rules regarding social media use WHEN there is a problem. Set rules BEFORE there is a problem!
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Smartphones are the newest weapon in the fight against skin cancer for young Australians, with hopes that SunSmart apps will boost sun protective behaviours. The use of app technology to engage and educate young Australians will be a topic of interest at the upcoming Global Controversies and Advances in Skin Cancer Conference (November 21-24), hosted
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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.’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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