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I’m in love with my preschool teacher

I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with childcare.

Though I value the social interaction my kids experience, Mr4, being a very shy and anxious little boy, has always struggled with the daycare environment. I’ve always been ‘that’ parent at drop-off – peeling themselves away from a screaming child at the gates, promising him that he’ll have a wonderful day as I tread wearily away, carrying the guilt of the world on my shoulders.

And then this year, along came John*, a man who has changed my world. … Read the rest

5 free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Visiting Melbourne? Or already live there, and looking for great, fun, things to do with your kids? We’ve looked it all up and come up with these 5 places that are sure to keep the kids entertained – all at no cost to you! So plan a day out with the family and try one – or all – of these places out! In no particular order, here they are.… Read the rest

Separation anxiety and child care

You’re looking for a child care centre for your little one.

You’re nervous and don’t really know what you should be looking for. Will your child like it? Will they cry? Will you cry? Will this centre take care of your baby?

You don’t know whether you want to let go of your baby who will always be your baby till they are old.… Read the rest

12 great ideas for storing your child’s artwork

Welcome to this post  about storing your children’s artwork.

Yes, the little darlings are prolific, and they may show the makings of a Picasso of the future.

However in the meantime what do we do with all of that artwork that covers the fridge and piles up on the desk. How do we contain it? Here are some great ideas to keep artwork in check.… Read the rest

7 tips to put the ‘mmm’ into family mealtime

Ferrying the children to after school activities, keeping up with busy social schedules and a hectic workload; modern lives have a tendency to be extremely busy. And for many families, sitting down together and enjoying a homecooked meal is often a rarity.

Combining busy social schedules with busy workloads modern family life has a tendency to be extremely busy with busy workloads and social schedules. And for many families, sitting down together and enjoying a home cooked meal is often a rarity.… Read the rest

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