Signs & Symptoms
Treating babies for bites and stings
Living in Australia we all know they’re around, those creepy crawly, slithery, stinging creatures that inhabit the planet with us. We are fortunate enough to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, it is inevitable...
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Signs & Symptoms
Understanding your child’s fevers
Fever is incredibly common in children. Having an understanding of why children (and adults) can develop a fever is important. There are many myths about fever, the number one being that a fever is the actual illness...
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first aid
The 4 things you need to know about treating babies for burns and scalds
Children are curious. They learn by play and exploring the world. This is a wonderful way to grow and develop, however, the problem is that you children lack the ability to understand danger and consequence...
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Snowfests, dinosaurs and Pixar putt putt: What to do these school holidays
Figuring out what to do in the school holidays is hard enough, but it’s even worse when the beach stops being an option. Keeping the screens away and embracing outdoor play feels almost impossible, but the great news is – we’ve done the hard work for you. There are some pretty cool things for your kids happening across the nation, and here’s a state-by-state guide to prove it. Pull out your calendar (or open the...
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Raising money-smart kids in a cashless world: 10 fun tips for parents
Remember when grandma used to slip us a shiny two-dollar coin, and we’d squirrel it away under our pillows for that sweet, sweet bag of chocolate? Yeah, good times. But now? With cash on the endangered species list, our little ones are growing up in a world where digital transactions rule the roost. Just the other day, I made a joke about not having enough money for a dress, and my daughter asked me where...
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Game On: Making the most of screen time for children through educational games
Ah, online media, our constant frenemy! As parents, we love to hate it and hate to love it. One minute, we’re scrolling through Instagram, admiring pictures of our friends’ children and the next, we’re tearing our hair out trying to protect our own little ones from the evils of the internet. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster ride – we love the convenience of being able to connect with others and get the latest news,...
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Digital boundaries are important for kids, but parents might need to make some changes too
Being a parent is tough work, and we all know it’s not a competition. But let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to win the coveted “Best Parent Award” from their child? Unfortunately, today’s topic isn’t going to get you there. In fact, it might even earn you a few eye rolls and an exasperated sigh or two from your little ones. While this particular topic may not get you the title of “Best Parent,” it...
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How do you entertain a 5 and 6 year old, you ask? Let us fill you in
It’s a typical day, and your little bundle of energy is bouncing off the walls, running circles around your now-exhausted cat. Next, your pots and pans in the kitchen are now somehow all over your living room. You’re on your third cup of coffee, desperately searching for ways to keep them occupied, happy, and learning, all while maintaining your sanity (and your home’s structural integrity). This parenting stuff is tough. First it was the newborn...
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