Features

• It's never too early to talk S-E-X with your child

  P Files 03-May-2012

  

  Most parents and carers recognise communicating about sexuality is just another one of the essentials for helping their children to grow up healthy, safe and informed. Yes, it can be hard to get information and a challenge knowing where to start, but just like teaching your children about other things it can be fun, have a positive impact and it is guaranteed to give you some ‘entertaining’ stories to share with other parents.…
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• It's All About You Mum!

  Features 09-Mar-2012

  

  Every day should be mother’s day, but unfortunately it’s not. Have a look at these fab finds & great ideas on how to show mum she’s as amazing as we all know she is.…
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• Food Relief fills empty pantries

  Features 02-Mar-2012

  

  Charities rely on food banks to help them feed Australians whose budgets are stretched to the limit in tough economic times.…
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• The Power of Perseverance

  Features 20-Jan-2012

  

  Ask any successful person and they’ll tell you how much of what they’ve achieved came down to simply sticking to their task in spite of the obstacles. Whether it be in pursuit of academic success or sporting glory, most parents would agree perseverance is one of the more important qualities for kids to have; but how to acquire it is not so clear cut. How do we teach our kids not to give up? Is it even something which can be learnt or are some people just born with it? And, if it can be taught, how do we do so?…
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• The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

  Features 22-Nov-2011

  

  Striving to be the best you can be is a very different thing to believing your self-worth depends solely upon your achievements.…
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• The raunch effect

  Features 04-Sep-2011

  

  Activists and experts are lobbying against the sexualisation of childhood. We discuss what it is, the consequences for our kids, and share expert advice for parents.…
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• Winter in the Water

  Features 04-Jul-2011

  

  I’ve been in the swimming game a long time and my best achievement is no doubt, Kids Alive Do The Five; an initiative aiming to eliminate drowning deaths in children under five.…
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• Untangling shared care

  Features 04-Jul-2011

  

  Cradling a fragile, red-faced newborn is a life-changing moment for new parents starting out on the journey of parenthood. …
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• Striking a balance: How do we keep kids safe without being overprotective?

  Features 01-May-2011

  

  Think back to your own childhood. Remember the freedom of tearing off on your bike in search of adventure?…
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• Kids behind the wheel

  Features 01-Mar-2011

  

  We've all seen the news reports: another young driver killed or badly injured in a car crash, often with friends involved.…
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• Crafty Mums - Turning a Hobby Into a Home-Based Business

  Features 01-Jan-2011

  

  Have you noticed that handmade goods are suddenly trendy, innovative, upmarket, and accessible everywhere?…
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• Family Favourites

  Features 01-Nov-2010

  

  If you like to see the sparks fly occasionally, ask the parents around the table (though not in front of the children) who is their favourite child. It’s an uncomfortable topic for some.…
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• When work overshadows the rest of life

  Features 01-Sep-2010

  

  You’re finding you or your partner spending more and more time at work at the expense of family time. What’s the answer? …
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• Crime and punishment

  Features 01-Jul-2010

  

  Ever watch those TV courtroom dramas, you know, the ones where the brilliant young attorney manages to get the murderer to break down in front of the jury and confess everything? In real life, law courts aren’t always so exciting, at least on the surface. …
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