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Safeguarding kids against Anorexia

According to The Garvan Institute – a world leading medical research facility based in Sydney- anorexia nervosa is the third most common chronic illness amongst adolescent girls in Australia and one of the most lethal psychiatric diseases around.

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Nature deficit disorder

In his book ‘Last Child in the Woods’ author Richard Louv described a phenomenon he called nature deficit disorder in which he discussed the disconnection between children and nature.

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Birthday cakes, flawed yet perfect

As I stared down at my latest, less than perfect homemade birthday cake attempt – a two tier vanilla polka dot sponge cake, I pondered the fact that kid’s birthday cakes are a big deal for many parents and children …….. but are they worth ruining a day over?

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Feisty? Fabulous? Or just five…

My son just celebrated his fifth birthday and I have to say, half a decade on from the birth, it feels like a bit of a milestone.

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Kids & love- Cupid isn’t ageist...

How old is too young to fall in love? Ok, so that’s confusing. How about I paraphrase it: can young children fall in love (with someone other than a family member)?

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Starting school is a big deal - for all

Starting school for the first time is a milestone in a child’s life but - as I’m now in this very situation, I’ve realised it’s just as momentous occasion for a parent!

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An unwanted souvenir

Recently my family and I had a lovely holiday on the warm, friendly island of Bali. It was great; hot and sunny, with lots of swimming, eating and laughing- and one innocuous henna tattoo for my four year old. Or so we thought.

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Too early to suss out Santa?

Is just five years-old too young to cotton on to the idea that Santa may not be real?

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Guilt-free ice cream?

Now that summer is here icy cool treats are ideal for children to eat on hot days, but my preschool aged kids have suddenly become ice cream and ice block obsessed!

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Just one tip: try this to improve your relationship with your kids

Matilda comes home from school, drops her bag and lights up with a smile. She’s got news. She’s scored a part in the Year 5 play. If this were your kid, how would you respond?

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