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  • Mummy, I don't want to go to school today.  By : Donna-Marie Coggins
    Unless you or someone close to you suffers with dyslexia and similar learning difficulties, you're probably not aware of the pain it can cause children. In this article, Donna-Marie explains some of the challenges faced by children with dyslexia and how, as a parent, you can best help your child if they have learning difficulties.
  • Things to Do with the Kids  By : Smart-Mums
    Sometimes during school holidays or on the weekends the kids will be looking for fun and interesting things to do.

    Together with other Australian Mums we have compiled a list great activities and things to do with the kids. Have a look today!
  • Cooking with Kids  By : Smart-Mums
    Kids of all ages love to get into the kitchen and help make cakes, cookies and easy meals. By taking the time to teach your child basic cooking skills and simple recipes you will be equipping them with practical skills that will last their lifetime. Sure cooking with the kids can be messy, chaotic and the finished product sometimes inedible.
  • Overcoming Maths Anxiety  By : Mary Sanghvi
    By providing structured learning programmes, parents can enable their children to overcome maths anxiety and come out as winners. The article describes how a struggling grade 5 student became a very confident grade 8 student.
  • Teenage Anger. Parenting Tips  By : Fiona Dimas-Herd
    I am commonly asked questions like "Why is my teenager always angry with me?" Parents DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY! Teenagers are generally not angry with you they are just plain angry. This anger can vary from resentment right through to actual rage. What you are seeing is not the anger itself but a behavior.
  • How to help with homework  By : Tashword
    Many families struggle with homework - finding the time and gettign good results can cause stress and arguments. Homework is the child's job, but helping them can be good for the entire family. Tash Hughes outliens some tips for helping your child with homework without actually doing it yourself.
  • Starting School  By : Busy Mother
    Tips and ideas to help smooth the transition from home to school.
  • Buying a First Bra  By : Boudoir Bazaar
    Buying a bra (especially the first one) for your daughter can be daunting. This article offers tips and ideas to help you make the right decisions and how to cope with this momentous time in your daughters life.
  • Interviewing a Babysitter or Nanny  By : Babysitterdirectory.com.au
    Meeting and interviewing prospective babysitters / nannies is a necessary step in the process of finding a great carer for your child(ren). Although it’s probably a good idea to listen to your ‘gut instinct’ it is also important to not just hire on the spot the person you feel ‘right’ without checking a few facts first.
  • Introducing your daughter to a skin care regime  By : Boudoir Bazaar
    Teenage daughters are ready to be introduced to a skin care regime. But how to choose the right products for your daughter? Read on for more information!
  • Lets talk about the facts of life  By : Boudoir Bazaar
    How do you tackle the birds and the bees - this is the story of one perspective. There is no prescription though - find the way you and your child are comfortable with and take your time.
  • Making the most of Nits  By : Mad Cow
    School is well and truly back for the year and the Annual Nit Fest is well and truly under way.
  • Surviving Winter Guilt  By : Mad Cow
    Winter is a time of cold, wet and rainy. Or freezing and muddy, depending on how you look at it.
  • After School Snacks  By : Mad Cow
    Those of you who are seasoned school Mums will know that kids are hungry when they get home from school.

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