Parenting
The art of parenting with heart
28 May
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence. The...[Read More]
The best campsites are the ones your kids still want to come back to
30 April
There is something quietly special about camping and caravanning as a family. It is rarely perfect. Someone forgets the tomato sauce. Someone packs the wrong shoes. Someone always needs the toilet five minutes after you leave the last town. But...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save
23 April
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Help Them Set a Clear Goal Saving is much easier when...[Read More]
Service to help mums and dads thrive, not just survive
22 April
Parents and parents-to-be in South Australia will soon have access to free, face-to-face and telehealth mental health services as the state’s first Gidget House opens. Named after a young mum who died by suicide while experiencing postnatal...[Read More]
The value of a strong educational foundation for your child
2 April
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children, aiming to lay down a path that leads to a fulfilling and prosperous future. One of the most critical and impactful steps on this journey is ensuring a good education for our children. A...[Read More]
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
11 March
Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]
How a new generation of investors are teaching their parents about investing
26 February
Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm —...[Read More]
Tips on teaching your kids about investment
12 February
How to Teach Your Kids About Investment As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the...[Read More]
Financial independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
5 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood. The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute. Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]
“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”
15 January
Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]
Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
8 January
Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day guarantee, first announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in late...[Read More]
‘Difficult period’ ahead as kids banned from socials
11 December
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home
27 November
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]