Reflections Of A Seasoned Primary School Parent
With one child heading off to high school in the new year, one going into grade five and one just...
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School hair
Back to school means the end of beach waves and messy buns. Get their hair back to school ready with these fab finds. 1 LADY JAYNE Styleguards Kink-Free Spirals in Black 8 Pack, $7.99, www.priceline.com.au 2 The Wet Brush – Watercolour Pink, $19.95, www.adorebeauty.com.au 3 Pineapple Heads Hair Wax, $15.95, www.nourishedlife.com.au 4 Eco Kid Daily […]
Back to school preparation
Don’t leave your school prep until the day before school starts. Take time in January to get the basics right and enjoy a smoother back to school that is easier on the whole family. Sara Keli shares the things you should be doing now to prepare for the start or Term 1. Label everything If […]
20 free ways to entertain the kids this school holidays
The school holidays are here and budgets are tight but that doesn’t mean you are in for a holiday soundtrack of “I’m bored!”. Sara Keli has come up with 20 activities you can do with the kids these school holidays that are absolutely free! Check your local council Councils often run free activities for kids […]
Keeping kids safe on the roads this holiday season
Did you know that 196 children have been killed in road accidents since 2014? Or that traffic injury is the biggest killer of children under 15y? Or that if a pedestrian is hit at 60kph there is an 85% chance of death? These are sobering statistics for a parent to read at anytime of the […]
A day at the beach
Whether you are hitting the beach or simply turning on the sprinkler in the backyard, here are the essentials for a day of water-filled fun. 1 Watermelon Beach Bats, $34.95, www.sunnylife.com.au 2 Hape Travel Sand Mould Set, $5.95, www.limetreekids.com.au 3 Frankie Ray – Pixie Toddler Sunglasses, $29.95, www.thestorknest.com.au 4 Pirate Octo Beach […]
Understanding ADHD
When you first find out your child has ADHD it’s terrifying. You worry about what the future will hold for them and what you can do to help them. You worry about whether you will be able to cope or if you could be doing something that makes it worse. And you realise just how […]
The unwanted gift dilemma
According to recent research conducted by ING Dreamstarter, $8.2 billion is spent on gifts during the festive season but 75% of Aussies admit they don’t use the gifts they receive for Christmas. If you are one of the 75%, Sara Keli shares four ways you can keep those gifts out of landfill and maybe even […]
Mouse House
Everyone’s favourite mouse recently celebrated a big birthday and Mickey fans are spoilt for choice with all the goodies. Here are ur top picks! 1 Women’s Celebrate Mickey Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt, $19.90, www.uniqlo.com/au 2 Play&Go Disney Mickey Cool Toy Storage Bag, $64.95, limetreekids.com.au 3 S&P Disney Takeaway Coffee Cup – Graffiti, $19.95, www.davidjones.com 4 […]
Healthy Goals For the New Year
If improving your health and fitness is on the agenda for the year ahead, Sam Wood shares his tips for sustainable and achievable goal setting. If you are one of these people that has found that New Years Resolution or Goal Setting hasn’t worked terribly well in the past, I’m going to throw you a […]
Charitable donations and tax deductions
Giving back and helping others can be a great way to bring meaning to your year. If you choose to support a charity by donating money, it’s worthwhile understanding how the tax office treats your charitable donation. Jo and Carl Violeta explain. We spoke with our friend Sam Keats the Director of Keats Accounting to […]
Eco switch
If you are planning for 2019 to be your most eco-friendly yet, make a small change by switching to these products for a big impact on the environment. 1 Life Basics Eco Friendly Beeswax Food Wraps – Kitchen Pack, $32.95, www.nourishedlife.com.au 2 Bamboo & Sisal Fibre Dish Brush + Removable Head x1, $16, yeseco.life 3 […]
