Family
What Would You Do If You Were Prime Minister?
Author-illustrator of the viral sensation Aussie Legends Alphabet releases eagerly anticipated second book! In 2017 Sydney mum and artist, Beck Feiner made headlines all over Australia with the release of her now infamous Aussie Legends Alphabetbook, inspiring kids and adults to learn […]
Cartoons Sweet-Talking Kids Into Sugar-Laden Snacks
Obesity experts urge Senate to consider how unhealthy food is marketed to kids in obesity inquiry Kids’ snacks and breakfast cereals featuring cartoons or character promotions are almost guaranteed to contain too much sugar, new research from the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) […]
Digital Cocaine?
Whether your kids still delight in Peppa Pig, have moved on to Minecraft, or graduated to Fortnite, chances are they spend a lot more time watching pixels dance on a screen than playing in the park. Since the iPad was released eight […]
Is Childcare A Must For School Readiness?
Attending universal childcare from age three significantly improves the school readiness of children from immigrant and disadvantaged family backgrounds, a new study has found. However, the research by the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM), at University College London, shows […]
Royals Aren’t The Only People Who Employ Nanny’s
While Prince William and Catherine fully appreciate the benefits that a nanny can bring to a family with a newborn child, thousands of parents in Australia do as well. The Duke and Duchess’s nanny, Maria Borrallo, has been tagged the ‘child whisperer’ […]
How To Navigate Being A First-Generation Digital Parent
By McAfee® Australia’s Cybermum, Alex Merton-McCann Parenting can be just so complex. Not only are we juggling our children’s emotional, health, educational and social needs but also their technology ones. And as first-generation digital parents, many of us are flying blind!! Our […]
Women In Business Can Be Their Own Worst Enemy
Women are flocking to small business. We’re packing up our corporate suits and fleeing the corporate jungle to run our own race. The lure of being your own boss shines brightly for women especially those looking to find a better balance between […]
#SheReviews The Best In Baby Gear
It’s almost three weeks since I had my twin girls and I’ve finally had the chance in between breastfeeding, changing millions of nappies and numerous hospital visits to come up for air. Despite both my bubbas getting their older sister’s cold, life […]
The Motherless Daughters Association
Mother’s Day can be a hard affair for those who have lost their mothers but Danielle Snelling from Melbourne has set up an association that aims to support those dealing with the loss. Motherless Daughters Australia was created after Danielle lost her […]
Great Reads For Mother’s Day
My boys are lucky when it comes to Mother’s Day as they know they can’t go wrong buying me a new book. It’s a gift that doesn’t break the bank and I can think of nothing better to do on Mother’s Day […]
#SheInspires Leila Stead
#SheSociety had the chance to ask Leila Stead from the blog Ever The Daring a few questions about her life as a single mum and what her biggest life lesson has been so far. So Leila, tell us a little bit about […]
Growing Trend Of Women Using Natural Contraceptive Apps
More and more Australian women are using natural contraceptive apps to avoid unwanted pregnancy, but how reliable are they? Menstrual tracking apps are often used to help women trying to conceive to help identify their most fertile days, but the same logic […]
Things To Consider When Shopping For Senior Women On Mother’s Day
When you get to my age, gifts on Mother’s Day are less significant. The majority of us don’t need “stuff”. What is important to me is time spent with my children and grandchildren (albeit difficult when we live in different states), or […]
Happy World Jelly Bean Day!
In celebration of world Jelly Bean day this 22nd April. Jelly Belly has compiled a list of quirky facts you might not have known about this go-to sweet treat! Australia’s first official Jelly Belly store opened in April 2017 at Dreamworld on […]
Ways To Help Your Child Express Their Creativity
Saturday April 21 is World Creativity and Innovation Day, a globally-recognised celebration supported by the UN. This weekend, then, provides the perfect opportunity to stop and think about how you can foster your child’s imagination. Creativity is an essential skill, after all. […]
Top Tips For Family Time During Weeknight Meals
More Australian’s than ever are struggling to find time to cook during the working week, with new research by Australian Beef revealing that over half (58%) of Aussie families are instead taking the easy option with takeaways and TV meals at least […]
Old Time Memories
IF ONLY! By Karen Coaster Our lives are peppered with “If only” moments. “If only I’d bought a house 20 years earlier. If only I’d worked harder at school, if only I’d taken my parents’ advice and not gone to that nightclub”. […]
The Rubber Ducky In Danger
Scientists now have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bathtime toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs, an ABC News report reveals. Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes swimming inside […]
Tips for Celebrating Easter In The Absence Of Family
Easter is a time of year when many families spend time with relatives. Some go on camping adventures, others travel from one relative’s home to another! But what if, for whatever reason, you don’t have family to celebrate with? Perhaps your children […]