By: Chloe Hart
Parenting isn’t always smooth sailing, especially when your kids seem to test every limit.
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Swim Australia CEO is Concerned Australians Families Are Opting Out of Swimming Lessons
By: Laura Bennett
As the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families opting out of swimming lessons.
Forget ‘Overscheduling’ versus ‘Boredom’ – Self-Direction is the Key to School Holidays.
The long days of school holidays can be challenging for families. Work commitments keep parents out of the home and away from their children. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children complain about how ‘bored’ they are.
Australia’s Top Baby Names 2020
By: McCrindle
Each year Australia’s states and territories publish the top names given to babies in the previous year. McCrindle collates this data from the respective states and territories, analyses it, and uncovers the nation-wide trends. The data is in, and Australia’s top baby names are revealed.
Being in Love is Great For Your Kids
Being in love feels amazing. And it’s incredibly good for you. New research shows having parents in love is also incredibly good for our kids.
Children’s Entertainer Colin Buchanan Creates Online Kids Church
By: Laura Bennett
Keeping the kids entertained is a tall order at the moment. Between the closure of their usual outdoor hangouts and the time pressure on parents, giving kids meaningful activities to do can be tough.
5 Ways to Promote Happiness in Your Family
The 20th of March is International Day of Happiness, which has been declared and celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. It’s the day that recognises that happiness is a fundamental human goal.
How To Raise A Rebel
I’ve been running parenting workshops full-time around Australia for close to ten years and in all that time no parent has ever told me:
5 Better Conversations To Have About Screens
“Excess screen time has reduced our attention span to eight seconds, one less than that of a goldfish.”