Wearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely that they’ll be in plenty of Santa stockings.
How to Trust Your Motherly Intuition
By: Jenny Baxter
How did Anna know what to do with her screaming baby? By trusting her motherly intuition – and with a little help from her Mamma!
Why Your Kids Need a Tribe
Everyone needs to be known by someone. Just one significant other.
Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public
By: Jenny Baxter
There was a recent news report about a Christchurch family who visited a local café. By accident they discovered they were labelled as the “family with the terrifying kid”! Read about it here >>>.
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A Balanced Approach to Parenting
I had a call from a journalist recently. She asked me, “Have you heard of Panda parenting? It’s kind of different to Tiger Parenting. It’s a bit more like Lawnmower or Snow Plough parenting. But it’s kind of different to helicopter parenting, and closer to free-range parenting.”
Mothers Pray: Your Prayer Adventure
By: Jenny Baxter
This Motherhood Life Hack is all about prayer, and praying for the ups and downs in your motherhood life.
Navigating Your Children’s Unequal Abilities
It’s an objective fact: one of our children is always going to better than another child at any given activity. One child might be academically sharper.
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What to Say to Your Kids When They’re Going on Their First Date
Australia doesn’t have much of a dating culture. Our kids aren’t usually asking someone on a date, going out as a couple, and then dating someone different next week.
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Motherhood Life Hack: Look after Yourself
By: Jenny Baxter
Who looks forward going to the doctor for your pap smear? Or a mammogram? Yay! Not! Continue reading “Motherhood Life Hack: Look after Yourself”
Dads: How To Stay Connected With Your Kids
Even When You Don’t Live Together
Research is unequivocal. Dad matters. As long as he is safe towards his family, the more a dad is present and involved in his children’s lives in a positive way, the better the outcomes for everyone.
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