BEST HOLIDAY PARKS WITH KIDS Want to know what the best holiday parks are when travelling with kids? Then read on. We have sold up everything to travel Australia, or where we can, pending border restrictions and city lockdowns and thought we’d document what the best holiday parks were like from coast to coast – and everything in between – for young kids. So, a little about us to give you some context. We are a family of four; Mum – Stacey, Dad – Mike and two young boys, Henry (4) and Oliver (3) living in 21.6ft new van navigating our way around our great land, Australia. Oh, did I mention we a ..read more

Starting any kind of childcare is a huge milestone for both parents and child. It’s a tricky, emotion-fuelled time that in many ways is a huge leap of faith. Is (s)he ready? Did we choose the right care? Is this centre good? It seems the answers to all your worrisome questions can only be confirmed by starting. But wait… You can however take much of the concern and guess work out of your decision making by accessing Starting Blocks. What’s Starting Blocks? Starting Blocks is an independent government program that assists parents with the information they need about early childhood education. T ..read more

Get your Elf on the Shelf moving this Christmas season with some ideas that will have your children loving the magic of Christmas.  We don’t just have the biggest list, we’ve got the ultimate list of BEST Elf On The Shelf ideas this Christmas.  We’ve compiled a mega list of creative and fun ideas to delight your children – plenty for every day of December! If your elf forgot to move, we have you covered with some of the best excuses of the season.  If you need to buy an elf, we have the cheapest in Australia right here. And if you are feeling lazy, here are some simple Elf ideas ..read more

When you’ve just grown and birthed a whole tiny human being (go you!) you need a few important people in your corner. The list? An experienced mummy friend who gives good advice. A trusted family GP. And the mate who’ll arrive with sushi and soft cheese. But hang on – there’s one more important member of your new found crew – Mama. And if you haven’t heard of her yet you better read on. She’s the support and comfort you need when you’re preggie or just had a baby! Meet Mama by Active Truth Mama is your new bestie and she’s got three #musthave products that every mum to be needs. They’re specia ..read more

An 11 year old girl has given birth –  and is now believed to be Britain’s youngest mum. Shocking family, friends and authorities, nobody even knew the girl was pregnant. The girl is not named due to being a minor herself. It is understood that she became pregnant at aged ten before giving birth earlier this month. Despite the girl (birth mothers) age, the baby was delivered at over 30 weeks. Both mother and baby are reported to be healthy according to The Sun. Social services and council are investigating the pregnancy. The father of the child and circumstances of the pregnancy are yet ..read more

There are lots of different options when it comes to finding quality child care, so how do you know what will be right for your child and your family? Choosing a child care service is an important decision, and one that many parents lose sleep over. After all, you are entrusting your most precious possession (your child!) to the service, and you want them to benefit from quality early childhood education and care to help give them their best start in life. So how is a parent supposed to know what is a ‘good service’ and a good fit for their family? Well – good news – these tips from Startingbl ..read more

The Best Baby Registry? Click over to Bespoke Baby Gifts! It’s 2021. Shopping online and celebration registries are commonplace. Culturally we have normalised the inclusion of a registry for gifting during major life events – and having a baby is one of them! Let go of preconceived notions that your friends and family will be offended by a baby registry – this assumption is definitely a thing of the past. Today, your friends and family will be ecstatic to know they’re buying your little one things that are needed and (even better!) they don’t even need to leave the house to shop! If you’re thi ..read more

Craft is not only a way to keep little people busy with creative play. It’s also an important way to develop fine motor skills, spacial awareness, focus and instruction following. Here’s our favourite craft ideas for toddlers. Perfect to keep them busy year round. If you keep a well-stocked craft box many of these will be simple to do with the equipment you have already at home. What are you waiting for… grab your toddler and let’s get crafting! 1. Sticker Name Activity With little prep required and easy clean up this every mum’s favourite craft activity idea for toddlers. Developing letter a ..read more

Sleep … is it elusive in your house?  A few common things might just be hindering your little one’s sleep without you knowing it.  Here are our tips to help a toddler fall asleep. Steps to help a toddler fall asleep If you’re saying yes to any of the questions below, try incorporating Tara’s bedtime recommendations and you’ll be setting the stage for a better night’s sleep! No clear bedtime routine? Children thrive on predictability, and one of the best ways we can make bedtime smoother is by providing a clear and consistent bedtime routine. I love a bedtime routine of around 30-45 m ..read more

The Australian Federal government have announced a new program called Family Home Guarantee.  It is designed to help single mums and dads to fulfil their dream of owning their own home. Starting on July 1 2021 will allow single parents to buy a house with a deposit of as little as 2 percent of the house price.     This will be available to up to 10,000 single parents.  There will be a property price cap that will vary depending on the state that applicant lives in. How does the Family Home Guarantee Work?  A 2% deposit will be required, the federal government wil ..read more