The world can be an uncertain and even scary place. One of the best armours we can provide children is the ability to know what is within their control. Helping children navigate wins and losses with a positive mindset helps them brave difficult situations. Try these nine simple ways to help your kids develop a positive attitude.
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Looking for some fun activities in Sydney for families? Sydney is a vibrant city which attracts tourists from all walks of life. Its buzzing energy and tourist attractions draw in travellers from near and far to Australia. There’s certainly no lack of places to explore.
All of a sudden most of us are not just mums, but teachers too. It’s been a jarring couple of weeks, but for a little while at least we’re all having to cover our children’s education. This can be difficult, especially if you’ve never homeschooled before.
While you’ve probably been provided with materials to cover maths, science and English classes, some subjects, like art class, are harder to replicate in the home. If you want to continue nurturing your little one’s creativity while in lockdown, here are some great tips. Continue reading
In my family, I am known as the Book Aunty. Whatever the occasion, the gift will be books. Fortunately for my extended family tribe, aged 2-14, I am also in a terrific position to find the perfect book for every kid.
Growing up I remember that chores were not my favorite thing to do. My boys are still a little young to do be expected to do too many chores but now that my eldest has started school I am trying to get him in the habit of at least making his bed in the morning! I also try and get him and his brother into the habit of doing small tasks such as bringing their dinner plate out to the kitchen once they are finished, putting dirty clothes in the wash basket instead of the floor and being responsible for carrying their own school/ daycare bags. I do believe chores are an important part of growing up and here are 5 reasons why…
Know that doing your regular 9 to 5 isn’t the only way you can contribute to your family budget. Optimizing our daily or monthly spendings and knowing how to do that can go a long way when it comes to the amount of money you are putting on the side.
I have three young sons and at least once a week people, usually strangers, will say to me “Wow three boys! No girls? You must have your hands full!” or something to that extent.
Decided to go bathers shopping today. I remember a time when I could walk in, buy off the shelf and look good!
Anywho three children, 30+kg and zero workouts later I walked into Bras n Things where I was greeted by an Amazonian 19-year-old.
We all know how hard it is to eat healthy when we are juggling #worklife, #mumlife, #wifelife, #supermumlife – sometimes it almost seems that it would be SOOOO much easier to quickly shove that very inviting packet of Tim Tams down your throat every chance you get rather than taking time out of your busy day to make yourself some ‘healthy’ snacks.
With a 2yo and 3yo at home, I’m finding every reason I can (cue incessant toddler tantrums) to venture to the supermarket less.
So any product that means I can DIY-it at home instead of another trip to Woolies… is my kind of thing!