A Guide to the Best Playgrounds on the Gold Coast

If there is one thing they know how to do in the Gold Coast, it’s build a kids playground. The person on council that coordinates such things deserves a medal in my opinion. If I listed all 2000 of them we’d be here all day so this is just a selection to get you... Read More

Winter Craft Ideas for your Children

Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net If it is winter time and your child has been asked to make some winter projects and therefore there are many wonderful possibilities for basic winter art projects and crafts such as cutting out snowflakes or drawing a Santa Claus but in addition there are some other fun... Read More

Bath Time Magic For Kids

Bath Toys In Water by Petr Kratochvil Bath time is the perfect opportunity for parents and children to really get to know each other and spend quality time together. How you view bath time is up to you. Many parents choose to treat it as a chore and dread the evenings as do their children. In many... Read More

Goodbye My BULLIED Baby

Sad Child by George Hodan Many parents feel the pain for their bullied baby and feel helpless to make matters better either because the child is to afraid to name the perpetrators or denies blatantly that they are are a victim of abuse regardless of the bruises torn clothing and the fresh black eye every week. Children... Read More

8 Fun Ideas To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies

Do you have trouble getting your kids to eat their veggies? I sure do. My daughter used to be great about trying and eating just about anything and then she turned 2. Now it is pretty much impossible to get her to eat anything other than corn when it comes to vegetables. So I had to... Read More

13 Things For Your Child To Do (Instead Of Watch Tv)

C’mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That’s ok…we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it’s a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder! If you’re trying to limit the TV viewing in... Read More

Birthday Party Recipes - 5 Tips For The Perfect Princess Party Menu

You’re ready… your princess has invited the belles of the ball to the finest Princess Birthday Party of the year. You’ve purchased decorations, planned a few games and have some lovely take home gifts for your guests. Now it’s time to plan the finest menu for your royal princess and her court. Let’s make it... Read More

How To Get Your Kid To Clean Their Room

Image courtesy of photostock/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net Here is a simple plan to help your child/teen keep their rooms clean. Don’t worry if the room is a disaster. Just set the timer for 15 minutes each day and get started. Continue clearing clutter each day until you find the tops of the dressers and the floor. By the end... Read More

7 Easy Ways to Teach Your Children to be Grateful for What They Have

Here are some easy ways to incorporate instilling the virtue of gratitude in your children. As you go through your day, show them, the wonderful events going on behind the scenes that we all most usually take for granted. 1. Set the Right Example. It is better if you teach them by using the appropriate words at... Read More

Constipation In Children

If you think your baby has constipation just because he has infrequent stools, then you better think again. Having infrequent stools does not really mean constipation although this malady is characterized by erratic bowel movement. Constipation is a result of a deficient and wrong diet, inadequate intake of fluids or a problematic colon. Babies who take... Read More