I am not a big sandwich eater and as a result we tend to eat other foods for lunch at home. This tradition has continued since both girls have started school. They will go through short spurts of requesting sandwiches but most of the time they ask for alternatives. While cold meat and salad is […]
5 Ways You’re Unnecessarily Adding Stress to School Day Mornings
It’s been almost three years since I made a personal vow to take the stress out of our school morning routine and banned myself from saying (or more often, growling) the words, “Hurry up!” I cannot tell you what a difference it has made to our mornings. Do I now look forward with a smile […]
Get Organised for School: Printable School Bag Packing List
Tired of getting to school to realise your childforgot their reading book, library bag or homework folder again? Sick of nagging them to pack their school bag and having to remind them of which day it is and what they need to pack? Then this printable school bag packing list might just be the answer […]
9 Great Starting School Picture Books
Miss AJ is starting four year old kindergarten in a month’s time – hold me! You all know I think books are a perfect tool for introducing children to new life experiences and so today I am sharing some of our favourite picture books that I hope will help your child, as they are helping […]
9 Ways To Prepare Your Child for Starting Child Care, Preschool or Kindy
This post is sponsored by Starting Blocks. The first time your little one leaves you to spend time being cared for by someone else is a big day for everyone. And the when, how and why will be different for each of us. However, whatever age or stage your child is in, preparing for this […]
