Living with Kids
When gastro strikes: 12 helpful tips for treating kids with gastro
Have children, expect gastro. It’s part of the territory. Although some children are lucky enough to never encounter the vomiting bug, most will (and usually […]
7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike
Learning how to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any child. And for parents, being able to teach a […]
Mum and daughter’s delightful chalk art adventures
Who knew a few sticks of chalk and one clever mumma could transport a little girl on all sorts of wonderous adventures. Abbey Burns Tucker […]
Tougher backyard pool rules now in force in Victoria
Tough new laws have come into play for Victorian pool and spa owners, in a bid to reduce the number of children drowning in backyards. […]
Mum’s brilliant hack on the Kmart beach trolley
A Queensland mum has transformed Kmart’s famous beach trolley into a clever mode of transport for summer fun in the sun. The Kmart Foldable Beach […]
7 tricks to stop kids interrupting you
In a child’s little world, everything they have to say is super, duper important mum and has to be told right NOW. But learning not […]
20 mummy secrets we’re all guilty of
We all take a shortcut now and again because, let’s admit it, this being-a-perfect-mum stuff is hard. We asked you for your Mummy Confessions on […]
Three is most stressful number of kids to have
Being a parent is equal parts incredible and maddening, all wrapped up into little humans that rule the roost. And now mums have revealed what […]
The simple trick to get kids to listen to you
Put away the chocolate, mums and dads. We’ve uncovered the easiest way to get kids (no matter how old they are) to listen to you. […]
Mum’s the Word: Moving house with kids suck
Moving house soon? Grab those boxes from Bunnings, stock up on the oven cleaner and prepare to hear, “Mum, are we done yet?” 8 billion times. […]
The simple trick to get kids to talk about their day
Ask your child “What did you do today” and we can bet that you will likely be greeted with the same three responses: “Nothing.” “I […]
The simple hair tie trick that makes you a better parent
We all have our angry moments. But if you are finding that you are snapping at your kids more than you want to, then this […]
5 reasons having a dog is good for kids
Kids love animals. So there’s going to come a time in your parenting life when the kids start asking for a pet. And research just in […]
What to do if your child is being bullied, or is a bully
The heartbreak of finding out your child is the victim of bullying is enough to crush any parent, as television presenter Dr Andrew Rochford has […]
Dad’s honest confession about life as a stay-at-home parent
We’ve all done it: your partner comes through the door after a day at work and you immediately hand him the kids and mutter “you […]