I went to a parent information evening the other night at school and one of the parents asked if the kids (who are in Year 4) will be learning sex eduction this year. The teacher responded that sex eduction is not taught until Year 6. I left feeling a little confused by this. Is teaching puberty and sex in Year […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago I went to a 3 hour first aid course for kids. Well, actually it was for the parents, but it was all about treating kids. The course was run by Kids First Aid and was probably the most valuable 3 hours I’ve spent in a long time. Having worked for an airline in […] Read more…
Last week I wrote about the tough decision I made to move both my kids from the school they’re currently settled at, to a totally new school next year. We’d all just about got our heads around the decision, and Josh, who totally freaked out at the first mention of it, was actually starting to do […] Read more…
As a mum I have to make decisions for my kids on a daily basis, especially as they’re not old enough yet to make a lot of them for themselves. I don’t always get it right and suffer the mummy guilt consequences for a while before we all get over it and move on. However, there […] Read more…
Child.com.au is one of my fabulous monthly blog sponsors, and I’m so happy to introduce them and tell you all about what they do. They are a one stop shop for everything you might need support your child’s learning and development. From tiny babies, all the way up to teens, there is almost nothing you […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Child.com.au, The Education Superstore. Let’s face it, you either love maths or you hate it and I definitely fall in the latter camp!! It’s never been my strong point but I’ve come to realise that there is maths in pretty much everything we do, so a basic understanding of it […] Read more…
Yesterday afternoon my 3 year old fell asleep in her carseat just as I pulled up at the school gates. Considering we only live 5 minutes from the school and she was apparently absolutely, definitely NOT tired, I am convinced the 3pm nap of doom is just another one of her hidden talents. Just when you think […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Health Insurance Comparison. Mindfulness is such a buzz word at the moment, with it’s practices and benefits totally flooding the heath and wellness industry. A couple of months ago I decided to do a little research into it and, well…. to find out what it was exactly. The oxford dictionary states […] Read more…
I’m not a professional photographer but I absolutely LOVE taking photos, and I’ve had a whole heap of practice since having my three kids. Over the years I’ve learnt a few simple techniques that really help to get that perfect shot. 1. HAVE PATIENCE When it comes to photographing kids, patience really is the key. […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by LG. I was not paid to write this review however I was gifted the LG smart washer top loader washing machine. All opinions are my own. Now that the official part is said, lets kick start this review. Firstly can I just tell you how stupendously excited I was when […] Read more…