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Preparing your child for preschool

Preparing your Child for Preschool or Kindergarten

There are a number of skills that you child needs to have developed before they start school, and they might not be the ones you think! Our early childhood expert, Jan Jones, discusses which skills you really should be working on (and worrying about).

choosing childcare

Early Childhood Expert Tips: Choosing Childcare for your Child

Choosing a child care option for your child can be both daunting and overwhelming. How do you know what the best option is for your family, and will you instantly know if the centre is up to scratch? Our early childhood expert, Jan Jones, provides some suggestions for things to look our for and what each type of care has to offer.

Language Development Milestones

Language Development Milestones in the First Five Years

Many parents wonder if children’s language and listening skills are developing normally. While individual children develop their talking and listening skills at different rates, our early childhood expert, Jan Jones, reveals that there is a general pattern to children’s language development.

Free Holiday Activities for kids

5 Totally Free Holiday Activities for Kids

School holidays can become really costly really fast if you haven’t planned ahead and found some ideas for entertaining the kids that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Keeping …

Choosing a Nanny

Choosing a Nanny: How to Choose the Right Person for your Family

What to look for in a nanny – tips for finding the best nanny to look after your kids

Baby Won't Keep Hat On

Baby Won’t Keep Hat On

Community advice to help with an 11 month old baby who wont keep their hat on. Suggestions include using a hat with a chin strap, persistence and more ideas.

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Parent Teacher Interviews: Questions to Ask

Are you wondering what’s the best questions to ask at parent teacher interviews? Us too!  We’ve asked a teacher (and mum to three) with over 15 years experience her advice …

Get the Most Out of Your Flybuys Points: Make $700 This Year!

Want to know how to get the most out of your flybuys points? Here’s our Flybuys tips and tricks to get you winning, faster! Flybuys is the ultimate in free money. Shop smarter …

Mum Guilt

Mum Guilt: Am I A Terrible Mum?

It’s a question that’s kept many a mum up at night. But are you really a terrible mum? How would you know? And what would you about it?

Numeracy Picture Books

5 Popular Numeracy Picture Books to Share with Your Child

Five books to promote numeracy in your child. Not just learning how to count but everything mathematical in these fabulous picture books

Sleep Tips for Newborn and Sibling

Expert Infant Sleep Advice: Sleep Tips for Newborn and Sibling

So now you have sleep sorted there is a good chance baby number two might be on the cards, or even on it’s way! If the prospect of getting two …

Moving House with children

Top Tips on Moving House with Children

Hints and tips to reduce the stress of moving, from a mum who has done it with two children in tow.

Moving House with Kids: Dealing With Big Feelings & Kids Worries

Moving is a stressful process for parents, but imagine how stressful it must be for the kids!!

Common Baby Rashes

Common Baby Rashes & Newborn Skin Conditions

Newborn skin conditions explained by Baby Hints and Tips resident GP.

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Vuly Trampolines: Why Our Team Love Vuly!

Thinking about a trampoline for the kids? A Vuly trampoline is decision you’ll never regret. Encourage the kids outside and enjoy the many benefits of physical fun (plus the confidence …

No Bake Muesli Bar Recipe with Chocolate & Sultanas

No-Bake Muesli Bar Recipe: Sultana & Chocolate Chip  With the school year just around the corner, there’s no better time to whip up a batch of No-Bake Muesli Bars with …

rainy day party ideas

Top Rainy Day Party Ideas to Save your Kids Day!

It’s party day and…. it’s raining. Don’t panic. And don’t let the weather turn your celebration into a fizzer. Here’s some exert tips for top rainy day party ideas. You’ve …

Blue Mountains with kids

10 Places to go with Kids in the Blue Mountains

If you are looking for a family day out, then we have found 10 places to go with kids in the Blue Mountains. Some awesome family friendly activities that are …

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Parenting During COVID Isolation

Parenting in isolation with kids can be overwhelming. Try these expert strategies to help you parenting during the covid pandemic.

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Simple Hot Cross Buns

Recipe: This simple and yummy hot cross buns recipe will smell delicious fresh out of the oven. Have them for breakfast, send them for school lunch.

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How to Choose the Best Childcare Centre for Your Family

Childcare – it’s a big decision! Depending on your individual family circumstance, when you return to work after maternity leave, you may be looking at enrolling your child into a …

Speech Pathologist: Baby Communication Milestones

Speech Pathologist: Baby communication milestones. Development of milestones such as smiles, gazing, crying, laughing and smiling, discriminating sounds

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Top 10 Things to do in Perth with Kids

Visiting Perth with the family? Our list that will entertain the whole family. 10 things to do in Perth with kids including Kings Park and Penguin Island

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Childcare Options: What is Best for Your Child?

There’s so many childcare options in Australia. Picking the perfect childcare option for your little one is like finding a needle in a brightly coloured, sensory overloaded haystack. Childcare options …

why you need a humidifier in childs bedroom

10 Reasons Why You Need a Dehumidifier in Your Child’s Bedroom

Do I need a dehumidifier in my child’s bedroom. We have used one and have seen a reduction in stuffiness & a decrease in night wake-ups due to discomfort.

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Top 10 free activities in the Casey Cardinia region for families

Kids are expensive. Not every day out with your kids needs to involve spending money. Check out our top 10 FREE activites in the Casey Cardinia region for families.

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Best Christmas gift ideas for baby and toddler

Its only a few weeks until Xmas so we’ve put together a list of the best Christmas gift ideas for baby, toddler and tween

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10 month old routine – sleep and your 10 month old baby

We asked our sleep expert and community of Aussie mums about their 10 month old routine including how often their child sleeps, plays and what they eat.

Research shows NO caffeine in pregnacy is the safest for baby

Research shows NO caffeine in pregnacy is the safest for baby

New research recommends that no caffeine in pregnancy and during pre-conception is the safest option for mums to be.

Australian inspired baby names for boys or girls

Australian inspired baby names for boys or girls

Inspired by Australian people and landmarks, celebrate all things Australia with these Aussie baby names that are perfect for a baby boy or a baby girl.

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