Getting your kids to help around the house (really!)
We all want kids to help around the house. It’s a key part of being a family member. However, when kids are young often the jobs we give them are ones where they...
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This section covers tips for connecting with your kids (despite not always being around), dealing with school admin and raising awesome kids.
Our bedtime ritual that helps us talk about our day
I’ve been practising gratitude for about 30 years. I started when I was about 15 and going through a rough time at school. No matter what happened at school that day, before bed...
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How we deal with sports days and school assemblies
Sports days and school assemblies are hardly ever convenient if you work. They are typically between Monday to Friday in office hours. This means that attending them can be really hard when you...
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A simple way to teach your kids about charity, countries and business – Kiva
I live in Australia and feel very lucky to live in a first world country. One of the values James and I want to create in our kids is helping others less fortunate....
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The best $75 I spent on borrowing toys when my kids were little
Buying toys for toddlers is so hit and miss. You find what you think is the perfect toy, only to have them play with it for 5 minutes and not want to touch...
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Managing Book Week Costumes and other Dress Up events
Most people have an extreme reaction to dress up parties - you either love them or hate them. I personally love a good dress up party. Managing Book Week costumes for kids involves...
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