Encourage young children to develop good handwashing and general hygiene practices with these fun picture books about germs and healthy hygiene. It’s important to expose children to healthy hygiene practices early so they become a habit that they use in daily life without even thinking about it. This is especially true for handwashing! While some […]
3 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits (without using technology!)
There are way too many gimmicks and gadgets these days when it comes to parenting. I’m afraid that even though there may be good intentions, makers of these “solutions” often don’t see the unintended consequences of what they are trying to promote through their product or service. Parents who are struggling with the day-to-day challenges […]
Coping When Kids Are Sick: 12 Quiet Activities for Sick Kids
This post is sponsored by Healthdirect Australia. “Mummy, my new year’s resolution is not to vomit this year,” my then six year old declared. I wasn’t surprised, given just how sick she’d recently been with gastro. We’d arrived at the emergency department of our local hospital in the early hours of the morning, after a […]
From Cot to Bed: 7 Practical Tips to Ease the Transition
Having recently moved AJ into a big bed I thought I would share some of the simple, practical things we have done to make the transition from cot to bed easier for both our girls. While these ideas certainly aren’t rocket science, it can be the little things that make all of the difference to […]
Take 5 Breathing Exercise for Kids
Today I am excited to team up with the lovely Leonie MacDonald of Relax Kids Canberra to bring you part four of the Managing Big Emotions printable poster series (you can find all of the other posters in the series in our Feelings & Emotions resource collection) – this newest addition is a simple breathing […]
