It’s common for children to be very hungry after school has finished for the day. They use up lots of …
What To Do When Your OSHC Changes Providers
It can be a daunting time when your regular OSHC changes providers. You should feel assured though that both your …
Send your kids outside
Most children in Australia are using more than the recommended two hours of screen time each day. Much of the screen time …
How To Help Your Child Think Critically
Learning to think critically is one of the most important skills our children can learn. As they grow into adults, …
Preparing for your Child’s First Day at OSHC
Starting out at before and after school care can be a little daunting, even for the most confident of children. …
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Library this Weekend
When was the last time you visited your local library? If you’re an adult, it’s probably been a while since …
7 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kids Camping
Camping is an inexpensive activity you can do together as a whole family. If you’re not completely sold on the …
Stage a Fun Photoshoot with your Family
There’s no better way to capture a moment in time than with a photograph. Most families, at some stage, will …
Keeping Children Safe this Swimming Season
As we head into the warmer months of the year it’s a perfect time for a swim in the pool, …
7 awesome present ideas for your OSHC educators
As the end of the year creeps ever closer, it’s time to think about presents for the people who teach …
5 Awesome Gift Ideas to Encourage Creativity
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for the children in your life. …
Using Positive Affirmations at Home
We all need a healthy amount of self-esteem and confidence to lead a happy life. We help to build these …
Healthy Lunch Box Snack Ideas
We all know the daily stress of having to pack lunch boxes that are not only nutritious but also appealing …
6 Ways you Can Help your Child Manage Big Emotions
You might have gotten through the Terrible Twos, but older children can still have emotional outbursts or throw down a …
Coping with your Kids During the School Holidays
We all love spending time together as a family during the school holiday period. It’s a time to rest, relax …
Choosing Before and After School Care for Kids With Special Needs
If you have a child with special needs, you might feel a little apprehensive about sending them along to a …
What Does a Day at Holiday Care Look Like?
You’ve just dropped your child off for a fun day at holiday care, but what exactly are they going to …
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Gratitude
Saying ‘thank you’ is important but it’s often more about being polite than showing gratitude. Expressing gratitude helps provide us …
Why building resilience in children is important
Resilience is an important trait for all of us, and an essential one for our children to develop. We know …
Create healthy and delicious family meals (and save money on grocery shopping too)
Cooking for the family isn’t easy, especially when everyone has different tastes and needs. There’s often little time to prepare …
Ways you can help your child love reading
Reading is a skill for life that is developed and fostered in childhood. While your child might learn to read …
Ways to connect with your child on the weekends (that doesn’t include screens)
Our weekdays are full of work, school, sport, before and after school care and homework activities. The weekend is a …
Outdoor play ideas (even when it’s raining)
Just because it’s raining, doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun outside. Don’t let a little rain stop you. All …
How to make meal times less stressful
Meal times, especially dinner, can be a stressful experience for families. It’s typically a time when everyone is rushing around …
How to deal with bullying
Bullying is an issue many children face, both in person and online. If not identified and dealt with, bullying can …