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How Sand and Water Play Impact Child Development
When it comes to child’s play, sand and water are definitely not merely child’s play! At face value, sand and water seem simple, but these two elements can generate important benefits. They pack a powerful punch in terms of early childhood development, offering...
Sport, Sleep or Screens: New App Reveals the ‘Just Right’ Day for Kids
Not too sport heavy, not too sleep deprived – finding the ‘just right’ balance in a child’s busy day can be a challenge. But while parents may struggle to squeeze in homework amid extracurricular commitments and downtime, a world-first app could provide a much-needed...
Ways to Foster Meaningful Conversations with Kids
Most Australian kids know how to look after their physical health. Brush your teeth, drink water, exercise. Do these things and, chances are, you will protect and strengthen your body. But when it comes to mental health and kids, it’s a bit different. Most Australian...
Teachers want support to embrace nature play in primary education
From tree-branch tepees to bush tucker gardens, mud kitchens and even functional fire pits, primary schools are sprouting all sorts of nature play environments in an effort to better connect primary students with the outdoors. But while nature play infrastructure...
8 Ways the MUM CFOs Money Masterclass Can Help You
Learning how to manage your personal finances is not a subject we were taught in school and that’s why many of us fall into the trap of bad financial habits. Unlearning years of improper money management can be difficult. But knowing how to skillfully save, spend,...
The end to interest rate hikes. Is it just around the corner?
We’ve had a dire run of interest rate increases over the last few months, with the cash rate now sitting at 1.85%. That is 1.75% higher than it was at the beginning of the year. The cash rate determines the interest rate you’ll pay on your home loan so, a higher cash...
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...
