Kids

My routine charts will help your child to independently get ready for school, stop you repeating yourself and remind them of tasks that need to be completed before they can play or turn on the TV, creating a chaos-free day before and after school.  

Are you a parent about to help your teenager transition into their first part-time job? My twins started working last year, read today’s post with details on how to teach your children good old fashioned values and money saving tips for teens.

My kids love giving gifts to their friends at the end of the school year after all they’ve been through together. I’ve put together a guide of unique and personal gift ideas for best friends, and for group gift ideas for classmates.

10 tips and ideas how parents manage and limit kids screen time, to encourage traditional play and socialising skills to help them feel connected to the real world.  

Tips to help your baby, toddler, child adjust their sleep pattern before & after daylight savings by Australia’s favourite baby whisperer from The Baby Sleep Company.

I am very particular when it comes to keeping the kid’s toys cleaned, organised and in top condition.  Read my tips on how to keep the kid’s toys tidy and in the best condition to prevent the premature end of the toy’s life.

A creative way to decorate a Coles or Woolworths Mudcake which transformed into my Super Easy Salted Caramel Popcorn Cake.

The most important part of my child’s day is a good night sleep. If he hasn’t had a good night sleep, he is usually tired, grumpy and sluggish the next day. So here I share 5 tips that have helped us set an Evening routine that has helped him settle each night for a peaceful sleep. Waking up refreshed and ready for a new day!

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis, and it’s the most preventable cancer. Most skin cancer is caused by damage from the sun’s UV rays. With this in mind, it is crucial to help our kids understand that the risk of skin cancer can be reduced by simply being sun smart. Read this post to see the simple steps I have taught my children to be sun safe.

In panic mode, many people freeze and don’t know what to do next. By having an Emergency Contacts Printable on hand, it will make it easier for you or your kids to take away one less worry and simply find the desired emergency contact you require so you don’t waste any time when it’s important.

I remember when my kids first asked to unpack the dishwasher I didn’t think they were capable. However, I was wrong. Allow your kids to give it a go, you can’t pass up an opportunity for help and you might be pleasantly surprised at how much they can do.

I’ve put together a list of age appropriate chores for kids. Feel free to adapt the lists to what you think will fit best with you and your child/children’s capabilities.

Kids toy messes driving you crazy? It’s important to teach them when they’re older enough that they have a responsibility to tidy up their toys after they make a mess. I’ve put together a collection of ideas to minimize your children’s mess.

Not only does lego occupy kids for hours on end, but it is also a good way for them to let their imaginations run wild, develop problem-solving skills and enhance their spatial abilities. Here is a collection of some Lego activities that will suit a variety of ages. Your kids will love to build these and you can join in too!