By: Georgia Free
We are well into summer – and in Australia, it means a lot of time by the pool! But new research shows that we are becoming quite lax with pool safety. Continue reading “How To Be Pool Safe in Summer”
How To Be Pool Safe in Summer
Are You Doing Too Much On Your Holidays? One Psychologist Says “Yes”
By: Amy Cheng
Holidays that are packed with a lot of adventure are not giving us the rest we need, a psychologist has said. Continue reading “Are You Doing Too Much On Your Holidays? One Psychologist Says “Yes””
The Beauty of Family Traditions
By: Collett Smart
I’m regularly asked, “What is the secret to raising healthy teenagers?”
I think we often wonder if there’s some big secret to raising healthy teenagers. Something we are missing, that others know the answer to.
My answer is usually this, “There is no magic bullet, the small things ARE the big things!” Continue reading “The Beauty of Family Traditions”
Forget ‘Overscheduling’ versus ‘Boredom’ – Self-Direction is the Key to School Holidays.
The long days of school holidays can be challenging for families. Work commitments keep parents out of the home and away from their children. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children complain about how ‘bored’ they are.
How to Find The Joy in School Holidays
School holidays are a chance for families to shake off the end of term blahs and find a bit of joy in their lives. Continue reading “How to Find The Joy in School Holidays”
How to Stop Feeling Like a Guilty Parent in the School Holidays
By: Rachel Doherty
The parent guilt of letting teenagers and children spend the school holidays glued to a screen is real. But what’s wrong with letting our kids be a little lazy? Continue reading “How to Stop Feeling Like a Guilty Parent in the School Holidays”
7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday
Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to relax and enjoy the holidays with my children before the pressures of work and school start up again next year. I know how important it is to have time to just chill together as a family… but each year it seems to get harder and harder. Continue reading “7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday”