These Valentine’s Day lunch box notes are a fun way to remind your kids how you love them! Send a little note in your kid’s lunch boxes for Valentine’s Day, or any time they need a little extra love, just to remind them how special they are with these free printable Valentines lunch box notes. […]
How to manage chores and allowance for kids, without going crazy!
Coins cascaded out of his piggy bank and rolled across the floor. “I’m going to count my money” Noah announced. This is his favourite thing to do. I think he enjoys counting his money way more than spending it. As he began tallying up the neat stacks of coins and piles of notes, my eyes […]
Ten Apps for Tweens That Won’t Rot Their Brains (entirely)
“Too much screen time will rot our kids’ minds!” “Social media will ruin our kids’ lives!” Social media, the internet, devices, screen time… There is a lot of fear and distrust of computers, devices, social media and the internet when it comes to our kids, and I get it, really I do. I’m a parent […]
What am I? Game – Free Printable Family Game
Use our free printable What Am I? game cards to play this fun family game! Sometimes I see those families who go camping on weekends, or do bush walks once a month, or who plan elaborate family movie nights with themed food and activities, and I wish that was us, but it’s not us. We […]
Six Reasons Family Time is Totally Worth the Effort.
This post is sponsored by the Bupa Team Family movement. I just can’t juggle everything any more. The kids keep fighting, the house is a disaster zone, nothing ever gets done, and I can’t find time to clean the toilet let alone time for ‘family connection’. It feels impossible. It is impossible. But in the […]
What Parents Should Know About Social Media
These social media tips for parents will help you navigate the tricky road of allowing your kids to use social media. Rather than being fill with doom and gloom, and all the pitfalls to look out for, this list of ten things I want parents to know about social media is fill with lots of […]
When Starting School Doesn’t Go Smoothly.
Last week I sent my youngest child off to school. So far he is loving it and is happy to go each morning so I am hoping school will be all smooth sailing for him. After all, he was practically born at school and has spent a lot of time there over the years, plus […]
Ten things to remember to beat the Christmas Overwhelm
The holiday season can be an extra busy time of year and it’s easy for everyone to get overstimulated, cranky and tired – both kids and adults! These ten simple tips can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed this Christmas and make it a peaceful and fun time for everyone. Just when I think I am […]