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Navigating Puberty and ADHD with Michelle Mitchell

Let's delve into the complex world of puberty and ADHD, exploring how early puberty can impact mental health, and the importance of providing safety and security for our children, particularly between the ages of 9 and 12. Michelle shares her personal experiences as a...

Managing Budgets Without Squashing Dreams: Tips to Help You Talk About Money This Christmas

This year, many families have been significantly impacted by the rising cost of living, leaving them feeling stretched. For some, the usual traditions of lavish meals, piles of gifts, and festive outings may no longer feel realistic or sustainable. But this doesn’t...

Keeping Up with The Joneses: Managing Comparisons This Christmas

Christmas is an expensive time of year. Our kids might have expectations of an abundance of gifts, but if budgets are tight, there is only so far they can stretch. One challenge we face as parents is how much kids compare what they receive for Christmas with their...

7 Low-Cost (or No-Cost) Christmas Gift Ideas

I personally love low-cost Christmas gifts! These low-budget gifts put more onus on the person than the gift. To me, the key is selling the effort and thought you put into them. Here are 7 ideas, and I am going to include my ‘sell’ for each of them: The Share Present:...

Chroming is more prevalent than parents may realise: What to watch out for these school holidays

Woolworths and other outlets have recently taken steps to lock up aerosol deodorants due to chroming concerns. The fact that supermarkets have done this probably means it is more prevalent that most parents are aware. So, with holidays looming it's important we...

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