Bedtime Routines

Ahhh.. The kettle is boiled, the TV is switched on YOUR station and you’re settling in for the night. Then you hear it… the pitter-patter of little feet out of bed – AGAIN.  There’s always a reason, of course. “I just need […]

Increased Concerns For Tech-Savvy Kids…

SheBrisbane spoke to occupational Therapist Katrina Davies says that she has seen a significant increase in the number of school aged children requiring occupational therapy to help improve their hand strength and motor skill development and worries this number will increase with […]

Travelling With Small Children

I absolutely love traveling, it’s always been a passion of mine and having parents who come from opposite ends of the earth (New Zealand and Denmark) it was inevitable that travel would become a major part of my life. I’ve always been incredibly excited […]

Warning. This Mumma is about to explode!

Every parenting image you ever conjured up before children was blissful happiness.  Kids playing contently, spouse washing the dishes playfully, household harmony and eternal delight. Right? Open your eyes from that dream and look around….  kids fighting, an overworked tired partner, a […]

Six Year Olds Put To The Test

It was with great sadness that I read there will be more compulsory testing in our schools. Now it is the six year olds who’ve been targeted for testing in literacy and numeracy. From my years of experience as a teacher I believe […]

Lessons from parenthood

Parenthood is one of those things that changes everybody and for the most part, for the better. For me personally, it has definitely shaped the person I am today and in particular, highlighted the importance of three key areas in life: patience, […]

What I learned from my children

Breathe. That’s the advice former Brisbane girl, renowned television personality and performer, Shelley Craft wants to share with women everywhere! Shelley will be in Brisbane from 4 – 6 March performing with her band, Animals Rock at the Essential Baby & Toddler […]

Stay strong, you’re doing a great job mum

Stay Strong Mummy! Yes, you… you’re doing a brilliant job. That’s the message from Kimberley Welman, creator of Stay Strong Mummy blog. “I don’t think mums can hear it enough,” Kimberley says. “Its’ a big job, the best job in the world, […]

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