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Child water safety experts warn parents not to be complacent over winter

Water safety expert Laurie Lawrence is calling on parents to remain vigilant about water safety during Winter, especially with COVID-19 interrupting learn-to-swim lessons and water education.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 23rd June 2020|Leave a reply

How routine can help support your family’s mental health in uncertain times

These significant changes to our daily lives have been incredibly unnerving, for parents and children alike.

By Addie Wootten|Friday, 19th June 2020|Leave a reply

Beyond lockdown: Which apps are safe for your children to use?

As Australia gradually begins the slow path out of lockdown, digital safety should remain high on every parent’s radar as the threat of online abuse remains.

By Tammy Anson|Friday, 29th May 2020|Leave a reply

How to adjust your child’s sleep pattern in time for school

A proper sleep routine can make the first week back to school a lot easier on parents and children. Here are some tips to make your kids sleep well for school.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 19th May 2020|1 Reply

COVID-19: How to talk to your kids about coronavirus

It’s only natural that children will have a lot of questions about the coronavirus pandemic, so it’s important adults can answer them appropriately to help reduce children’s anxiety.

By Youthrive Team|Monday, 27th April 2020|Leave a reply

13 books to read to children who worry

There are many books for children that can help them deal with their worries and anxieties. Here are some of the best books you can read to a child who is anxious.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 16th March 2020|Leave a reply

Depositing into the emotional bank account of your child

What can parents do to make sizeable deposits into a child's emotional bank account? Here are 5 tips for parents.

By Kasey Lloyd|Friday, 6th March 2020|Leave a reply

The bothersome wait for development to occur

For the most part, children are being and doing just what they are meant to be and do along their entirely normal developmental journey.

By Dr Vanessa Lapointe|Tuesday, 11th February 2020|6 Replies

The importance of sports for childhood development

Sports has many benefits to a child’s development. They will develop physical skills, make new friends, have fun, exercise, learn to be a team member, learn about turn-taking and playing fair, improve their self-esteem, and much more!

By Portia Gunn|Monday, 3rd February 2020|Leave a reply