Recommended Movies for Younger Kids

Movies for Younger Kids It’s hard to find suitable movies for younger kids. I’m hoping that this list of recommended movies for young kids makes it a little easier to find thing that you’re happy letting your child watch. Despite my daughter’s unwavering love of Frozen, I actually haven’t included it in this list. I […]

How to respond to Cyberbullying

How to Respond to Cyberbullying This is the third part of a series on Cyberbullying. In the first week I posted on Understanding Cyberbullying, in the second week we touched on Cyberbullying and Teen Depression and this week we look at how to respond to Cyberbullying. I encourage you to read both previous posts  if […]

Cyberbullying & Teen Depression

Cyberbullying & Teen Depression This is the second part of a three part series on cyberbullying. In the first week we looked at Understanding Cyberbullying. This week we will focus on Cyberbullying and Teen Depression. I don’t suggest that all teen depression comes from Cyberbullying but I do believe that there is an increase in […]

Ladybug Music Sydney: the best toddlers music classes on the Northern Beaches

Ladybug Music Sydney My daughter was and is obsessed with Ladybug Music. Of all the activities, groups and programs I’ve done with my kids over the years this is most definitely one of the top 3 I would recommend any day of the week. It’s so high on my list of “best ever” it would […]

Meal Planning Week 8

Meal Planning – Week 8  Last week saw our return to Meal Planning. Now that our family is back in the swing of things we are moving on to Meal Planning Week 8. These posts are always a bit selfish because it helps me keep myself in check and I can use it as a reference […]

Our return to Meal Planning

Returning to Meal Planning – Week 7

Returning to Meal Planning – Week 7  I’m returning to Meal Planning!! It has been quite some time since I did. Finishing up work and starting studying just took all my time and I didn’t keep on top of it like I should have. Having had a few months break, I can certainly see the difference […]

Penrith with Kids, family activities and where to eat

Penrith with Kids Now Penrith may seem an unlikely place to explore but I love heading out west to explore this area of Sydney. There is plenty to do in Penrith with kids! You just need to know where to go. It is an expansive area and you may get lost if you don’t know […]

Bayard Magazines for Kids

Bayard Magazines for Kids As you know we love the Bayard Magazines for Kids. As soon as my kids see that they’ve arrived they rip into them and pull them out to read. My son is so quick on the draw that my littlest doesn’t even get a chance. This is a great way to […]

Sydney School holiday ideas 

Sydney School holiday ideas These Sydney School holiday ideas are tailored around junior school kids. Last school holiday nearly broke me, three weeks of school holidays. That is a very long time to entertain a 5 year old who is exhausted from school but not too tired to moan about being bored. I tried to […]

I’m Australian Too – another great Australian kids book

I’m Australian Too I absolutely love this book. I’m Australian Too is a book every Australian child should read regardless of where they or their parents were born. This book shares the message of heritage and equality. On a personal note, it’s important to me that our kids remember where they came from but also […]