As a father of three, I know how stressful it can get when exams are approaching. With all this added stress, your children may be quick to snap and a simple misunderstanding can quickly get out of hand, so it’s a perfect opportunity to test your ability to tread carefully. Many...
There comes a time in every parent’s life when they have to take a deep breath and sit down with their teenage son or daughter for a frank discussion about… yep, money. For while the biological facts of life are pretty fundamental, getting a handle on being financially responsible...
Once upon a time, when I was a kid, I had a close friend who wasn’t into school. She did everything possible to avoid school work, in particular, reading and maths. She used the words ‘dumb’ and ‘thick’, ‘can’t do’ and ‘never will be able to’. It always seemed...
Often the biggest adjustment that happens when you bring a baby home is dealing with the lack of sleep. You now have a little human being completely dependent on you, unable to go more than a few hours without milk. No parent wants to get up more than they...
As a step mum of 3 between the ages of 9-15 I thought balancing motherhood and self care was easy – then I had my baby. Hello reality! We all know the difference that eating well, sleeping well and exercising regularly can make. However, even the healthiest and fittest...
Breastfeeding is something that comes naturally for some, but for others like me; it’s one of the hardest jobs. You’ve just given birth to this amazing bundle of life and now his hungry but you have no idea what you’re doing or how to cope. This was me! An...
Nothing pulls at your heartstrings more than your little one bursting into floods of tears every time you leave them at day care. The thoughts that run through your head can be truly agonising; “Is it really so awful?” “Are they mean to him/her?” “Is she being bullied?” Firstly,...
The new school term is here. You know what that means; packed lunches, scuffed shoes that need daily polishing and the morning ritual of loading kids into the car to make the morning bell. Phew, just reading that feels exhausting. As parents, we often face hurdles when it comes...
By now, you’ve already heard about coworking. But there’s a new concept: co-living, which is, in a sense, the co-working equivalent of finding housing. A trend that’s been quickly embraced by young people, seniors and single parents that believe co-living is a new answer to the age-old issue of...
Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? The majority of Aussie mums and dads recognise that they’re accountable when it comes to shaping their children’s perspective around money matters. A recent report published by the Financial Planning...
