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The Mummy and Me Collection We Are Loving This Winter
Winter is typically a time we might prefer to stay home in our warm and cosy clothing however for some people it is the perfect excuse to shop for a new winter wardrobe! What can be better than a comfortable and stylish tracksuit set you can wear from couch to café?...
Moving Homes? Take a Page Out of the Boomers Playbook
Moving homes is much like parenting. The second time around is much easier, you know the little tricks, and generally, there are far fewer arguments. This is no longer just a feeling but a fact, as a Fantastic Services survey shows that around 2/3 (65%) of the younger...
Reframe the Pain: Reducing Needle Anxiety in Children
Tears, tantrums, and distress – when it comes to needles, many children struggle with anxiety. But with vaccinations becoming more regular, finding ways to help reduce needle-related fear and pain is high on the agenda. Now, new research from the University of South...
Budgeting for Interest Rate Rises
It is impossible to know how much interest rates will rise, but one thing we know for certain is that they are rising!!! If you are worried about the extent of interest rate rises, keep in mind that all increases are introduced gradually. The most important thing to...
Pain, Pain Go Away, Help Our Children Run and Play: Pain Management Techniques for Young Children
Like it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching children about pain when they’re young can help them better understand and respond to pain when they’re older. In a new study from the...
Why You Need the MUM CFOs Money Masterclass
As inflation continues to spike and cash flow tightens in households all over Australia, most mums are left thinking of ways to rein in their spending to keep their families afloat during these difficult times. Financial anxiety is becoming a growing concern and what...
Recipes for the Whole Family
Food plays a vital role in child development, directly impacting this crucial growth period and setting up lifelong nutritional habits. Food provides the energy a child needs to grow and reach important developmental milestones. Therefore, careful consideration should...
Lowest Birth Rate in More Than a Decade but Most Newborn Babies Are Healthy
The rate of women giving birth in Australia has gradually fallen, from 66 per 1,000 in 2007 to 56 per 1,000 in 2020, consistent with ABS findings. The AIHW report, Australia’s mothers and babies captures data from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia...
What Are the 5 Colours to Avoid in the Kitchen?
It's no surprise that the colours to avoid or favour in a contemporary kitchen is a hot topic of debate among designers and interior design enthusiasts. Certainly, although some shades are admired for their aesthetic appeal, not all tones are suitable. The explanation...
Stopping Family Violence Starts with Protecting Our Children
Breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse is paramount, but unless substantial funding and resources are redirected to preventing child abuse and neglect and providing skilful social and therapeutic services to those with histories of abuse, little will change,...