Lise Bosch

Lise is a South African-born and Aussie-raised creative working as Kiindred's in-house writer and editor. With a journalism degree and experience in the beauty industry, she has a passion for family and lifestyle content. On her days off, she’s finding the latest and greatest brunch spots and trying to work through the longest TBR list known to humankind. It’s a work in progress.

Articles written by Lise

Parenthood

How much is childcare (per day) in Australia?

We need to talk about the elephant in the daycare room: childcare is expensive. It can also feel like a moving target depending on where you live, how many days you need, and what kind of care you're after.

Lifestyle

Daycare bag guide: How to choose and organise the perfect bag

Getting everyone out the door in the morning is a daily miracle. Between the “Where’s my shoe?” saga and the cold toast on the run, there’s not a lot of time (or patience) left for last-minute packing.

Parenthood

How to raise boys who are kind, confident, and responsible

There are a lot of messages out there about what boys "should" be. Some of these narratives (like those ascribed to Andrew Tate, podcast 'bros', and TikTok comment sections) can perpetuate rhythms of misogyny under the guise of self-improvement.

Baby Names

70 beautiful Japanese girl names

Japanese names are a beautiful option for so many reasons. They're thoughtful and intentional, often inspired by nature, emotion or strong values, and sound just as lovely as they are meaningful.

Parenthood

Parental leave Australia: The must-know info before baby arrives

There are lots of mysteries to parenthood. Like the disappearance of your bladder, maternity bras that defy physics, and wondering how on earth you’re meant to navigate maternity leave.

Kids Activities & Learning

Respectful NAIDOC week craft activities for toddlers

NAIDOC Week is dedicated to celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Held every July, it's a moment for all Australians to reflect, learn and honour the deep cultural roots of this land.