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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...
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...