Family
Why water is important for kids
We’ve found an article outlining the importance of water for kids – something to keep in mind with summer on the way! What do your kids drink? Leave your comments here. Busy little summer bodies need lots to drink. But beware of fizzy and juicy drinks when the heat is on, says dietitian Kate Di [...] Read more...
How pets can benefit your children
Do pets benefit kids? What has been your experience? Leave your comments! There’s no doubt dogs are great companions for kids − they provide unconditional love and in many cases, a whole lot of laughs. But when it comes to children, man’s best friend offers much more than simple friendship. For starters, scientists have found [...] Read more...
Spring equinox gardening
Read all about equinox gardening and some great overall gardening tips! The spring equinox is the day when day and night is of equal length. For pedants, it’s also the first day of spring. This is the time when the Earth’s poles are the same distance from the sun. As we pass the spring equinox, [...] Read more...
Low allergen gardens
Does your garden make you sneeze? Here’s an article that might help relieve that itchy spring-time nose! Spring is here … yippee! It’s especially good news for gardeners. They can see all the planting and pruning they did in the winter months coming to fruition. As foliage sprouts, blossoms appear and bees and other insects [...] Read more...
Spring clean your garden!
Do you spring clean your garden? We’ve found this Notebook article with 10 great tips for you! Make the most of your spring gardening urges by whipping your garden back into shape after winter and preparing it for what’s probably a hot, dry summer ahead. This is a great time to start a vegetable garden, [...] Read more...
Cyber bullying
This article offers some suggestions for parents and children to help combat this online abuse. It’s unpleasant but true — kids can be nasty, and the advent of new technologies has seen schoolyard taunting go cyber and become potentially even more damaging. Cyberbullying can take the form of abusive e-mails or SMS threats, spreading rumours [...] Read more...
Looking after your child’s skin
As we head closer to summer, this article is a timely reminder to keep sun protection foremost in your mind and on your skin! Protecting a child from sunburn and long-term overexposure to the sun reduces their risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Encourage your child or teenager to be SunSmart and use [...] Read more...
Pediculosis?
Just the fancy name for a head lice infestation! We’ve found this utube clip which shows you what these pesky critters look like! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4cg8vYk698 Read more...
Is school different for boys?
This article outlines some research and provides tips to help your son get the best out of school. Boys, it seems, are sensitive guys when it comes to school. They crave good teachers who know their subject and treat them like people. They like learning things that connect with their real world. And, importantly, they [...] Read more...
The ultimate guide to bathing your child!
Bath battles will be a thing of the past! Here is an article about bathing your child from age 0 – 3 years. What are your tips – leave a comment! Now you’re a parent, the bath will be one of your best friends. Not just for you to plunge into for an occasional moment’s [...] Read more...
