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Flexible Familes Need Flexible Childcare - Family day care is a home-based childcare option that’s been actively helping Australian families for over 30 years.
 
Get Organised in the New Year - Business partners Catherine and Gillian are hectic to say the least; with four children and a set of triplets all under five they have great ideas to get you organised...
 
Kids & Computers - Computer programs that allow interaction have been found to make a contribution to the development of the child’s imagination, exploratory skills and logical thinking.
 
How to Become a Better Listener - Listening is an important element of communication but it is frequently overlooked. You can improve your listening skills in just a few simple steps...
 
Avoiding Family Disputes - Disputes, arguments, disagreements– whatever you like to call them happen with monotonous regularity, these tips will help you deal with family disputes...
 
Understanding and Preventing Suicide in Young People - Few young people are intent on death. Rather they want life, as it is, to stop. If we recognise their despair we have a chance to help them.
 
Making Friends - Most research into children’s friendships shows that those children who are able to form friendships when they start school are happier at school and also learn better.
 
Fathers Day - Dads are special, they tickle us and make us laugh, they protect and care for us, lecture and educate us. On Fathers day we can try and thank Dad for everything he’s done.
 
Mothers Day - Mums do so much for us, they cook, clean & care for us, love, lecture & laugh with us. We can never really thank Mum for everything, however we can try on Mothers' Day.
 
Help your Kids Study Smarter, Not Harder - By knowing how to study students maximize their time, improve their learning and also reduce stress.

 
Girls are Growing up too Fast - Ten is the new fifteen and eight is the new thirteen. Girls are dressing and acting older than ever before. They move from toys to boys in the blink of an eye.
 
Things to do with the Kids - A great list to browse through when looking for the answer to "What are we doing Today?" Compiled by Australian Mums.

 
Help your Child get ready to Read - by Carol Boles. Lots of fun, interesting and interactive ways to help get your child ready to read at an early age.

 
There's a Teenager in the House! -If your child has just become an adolescent you may be feeling a little anxious and confused, having a teenager can be quite a shock for some parents.
 
How to Teach your Child about Money - Teaching your kids about money is one of those things you need to be constantly thinking about and doing all through their growing years.
 
How to Build High Self-Esteem in Your Child - This is an interesting article by Michael Grose of Parenting Ideas. With lots of helpful suggestions to boost your Child's self-esteem.
 
Families Thriving in the Fast Lane - It is extraordinary times that we find ourselves in. Change is now an entrenched way of life, everything is undergoing rapid changes.
 
Television - Friend or Foe? - Years ago Television was not on twenty-four hours a day and the almighty advertising dollar did not rule which, when, how, why and what shows were presented....
 
Consistency in Parenting - Being consistent when children are less than perfect can make you feel dreadful. However consistency is one of the most important elements in your relationship.
 
Teaching a Child Responsible Behaviour Begins at Home - When it comes to child rearing, one of the most important lessons a parent can teach their youngster is responsible behavior.
 
Helping with Homework - Do you want some great interactive ways to help the kids do their homework with out actually doing it for them? Then have a look at this great article by Tash Hughes.
 
Helping your Child adjust to Child Care - Lots of hints, tips and routines to make the transition to Child Care and easy one for you and your Child, by Care for Kids.
 
The Benefits of Playing Games Together - What if I told you there was a technique you could use to teach your children important life skills, and it is fun and free?
 
Children and the Road - It’s every parent’s nightmare – a child getting away from you and running in front of a car. Our children need to be protected as road crashes are a major issue.
 
Backyard Safety - The most common place for childhood injuries is in and around the home, with the majority occurring in the backyard. Check if your backyard is safe...
 
Aussie Christmas Tips - More and more people are moving away from the ‘traditional’ hot roast dinner for Christmas and wanting to have an authentically Australian celebration.
 
Creating Christmas Family Traditions - Christmas is a magical and exciting time for kids, and you can enhance this wonderful time of the year by establishing your own special family traditions...
 

ALPHABETICAL LISTING


Aussie Christmas Tips
Avoiding Family Disputes
Backyard Safety
Building Self Esteem in your Child.
Children and the Road
Consistency in Parenting
Creating Christmas Family Traditions
Families Thriving in the Fast Lane
Fathers Day
Flexible Families Need Flexible Childcare
Get Organised in the New Year
Girls are growing up too fast
Help your Kids Study Smarter not Harder
Help your child get ready to read
Helping Your Child Adjust to Child Care
Helping with Homework
How to Become a Better Listener
How to Teach Kids about Money
Kids & Computers
Making Friends
Mothers Day
Teaching a Child Responsible Behavior Begins at Home
Television - Friend or Foe?
The Benefits of Playing Games Together
There's a Teenager in the House!
Things to Do with the Kids
Tummy Exercises
Understanding and Preventing Suicide in Young People
Walking as Exercise

 



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