Louise Jefferies ponders the reasons for her husband’s infidelity and considers its impact on their relationship. It is hard to explain the reason for my certainty, but I suddenly realised that Rick – my husband of seven years, the father of my two preschool-age children, the...
Arriving across our desk this month have been quite a few new books for the 0-5 age group of which our favourites are reviewed. As we know reading to preschoolers is always very revealing, when you are reviewing picture books. They either love them and engage...
Riding a roller-coaster is the best way to describe life with a child who has ADHD. Try these strategies suggested by the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. Verbal instructions Keep instructions brief and clear. Say the child's name or tap them on the shoulder to make and...
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne have suggested these behavioural strategies to help parents who have a child with ADHD. Strategies for home It’s often easy to focus on the negative aspects of a child’s behaviour, and you may feel that at times your child's behaviour is out...
Choice Magazine (January 2023) and Alison and Andrea's 'Australian Story' (ABC Feb 15th 2021 available on iView) warned parents about the dangers of the small button batteries. Each week in Australia, Choice reports 20 children end up in hospital with potential battery injuries, with two...
Looking for an easy school holiday idea that the kids can help with? How about these lamb, rosemary and mint sausage rolls that can be kept ready to use or frozen for later! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped ¼ cup...
Belinda Horton, Past CEO of the Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA), says honest conversations with expectant mothers and new parents can help them through times of distressing emotional upheaval. Babies are amazing, and becoming a parent is life-changing. So why do we hear over...
Meredith Martin explains that you know you’re alive with five. A recent visit to the GP left me bemused. Our usual doctor was booked out, so we saw another. The appointment was for my son, not me, and yet the doctor launched into a series of...
Motherhood can be a thankless role, writes Kate Wattus, so it’s lucky that priceless moments come along every so often. Do you remember what it was like before Annouk was born?” I asked my six year old recently. “Yeah. I could read in bed with my lamp...
COPE has a new online resource dedicated to providing emotional and mental health for women. Here we look at why it's such an important free tool for parents. Finding information on every pregnancy symptom and test online, always misses one of the most important pieces of...
