When we thought of this website, we envisioned having the most comprehensive resource area of any employment website in Australia. With our primary audience being working parents, we decided to include something just for you.
You can expect to find content and news from ourselves and our team, from like-minded parents from our community and advice from some of Australia’s most respected parenting experts. While we’ve got a way to go yet, we think we’ve started out pretty strongly.
Also be sure to check out our dedicated family friendly employment information page. It contains all you’d ever need to know about family friendly employment from Australia and around the world.
Kickstart your child’s productivity for the day; your kids should make their bed everyday. How does your child start his or her day? Watching TV, on their device, or doing something […]
With a little help, all children can have a desire to learn… According to Ginny Graves of Parent Magazine, “All children start out with an instinct to explore and discover.” […]
While sexting laws aren’t clear yet, they can spell trouble for teens and their parents… Not long after the advent of mobile devices, adolescents and teenagers turned to technology to […]
Managing anger is the biggest emotional issue that most children face. Boys, in particular, seem so angry at the moment, and I’m not sure why. Currently, our community is undecided […]
How parent modelling can develop balanced technology habits in kids Children are natural mimics. They mimic our language, especially the worst aspects of our language such as swearing. As American […]
Kickstart your child’s productivity for the day; your kids should make their bed everyday. How does your child start his or her day? Watching TV, on their device, or doing something […]
Self-confidence is a term you’ll come across very often when reading about human psychology. It’s usually intertwined with self-esteem, and it carries an equal importance in our lives. What does […]
The only word you need to remember for an awkward or heated conversation CURIOUSITY When relationships are new, we have an enthusiasm for understanding each other. We ask questions and […]
With a little help, all children can have a desire to learn… According to Ginny Graves of Parent Magazine, “All children start out with an instinct to explore and discover.” […]
Could 2017 be your best year ever? Absolutely!!! Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have all the luck? How were they able to buy that thing, vacation there, […]
Great science project ideas for the school holidays These days, it’s important to teach our children about the best ways to conserve energy, and one of the easiest ways to […]
Take the opportunity to slow down these holidays Most families I meet are fast-paced. Kids highly-scheduled lives mean that family routines are hooked into children’s weekly activity schedules. And their […]
6 tips to doing these school holidays on a budget We were about to sign our daughters up to a school holiday event when we started thinking “hey this is $70+ for 90mins of play”; hang on $70 for […]
Why not try these family Easter activities Easter not only means chocolate, but school holidays and for many families, an almost endless request from kids wanting something ‘to do’. If […]
Kickstart your child’s productivity for the day; your kids should make their bed everyday. How does your child start his or her day? Watching TV, on their device, or doing something […]
Are you sure you’re using the correct child car restraint? A car-crash is the most fatal and the most underrated reason for deaths that is completely man-made. According to an […]
How to turn requests into problems for kids to solve When parents solve all children’s problems we not only increase their dependency on adults but we teach them to be […]
The key to children’s happiness is child’s play… There’s a range of research that says experiences bring people more happiness than material goods. The same principle applies to family life. […]
While sexting laws aren’t clear yet, they can spell trouble for teens and their parents… Not long after the advent of mobile devices, adolescents and teenagers turned to technology to […]
Kickstart your child’s productivity for the day; your kids should make their bed everyday. How does your child start his or her day? Watching TV, on their device, or doing something […]
How to turn requests into problems for kids to solve When parents solve all children’s problems we not only increase their dependency on adults but we teach them to be […]
The key to children’s happiness is child’s play… There’s a range of research that says experiences bring people more happiness than material goods. The same principle applies to family life. […]
Stay in the game when raising teenagers During a recent parenting presentation, it suddenly struck me that there is so much to talk to young people about. Developmentally adolescence is […]
Yep it’s really school holidays again… Can the school holidays really be about to hit again? As much as I’d love 12 weeks off a year, it’s just not possible […]
One of the greatest methods for conveying thoughts, information and ideas is video and the internet and websites are the perfect mechanism for showing these. Below is a collection of videos that caught our attention on the topic of parenting and stuff parents would like.
Serious Stuff
A collection of videos with a serious side covering topics like behaviour, education, child and parent mental development, etc.
General Viewing
A collection of videos that have relevance to parents covering topics like health and nutrition, sport and fitness, etc.
Funny Business
A collection of videos that look at the lighter side of parenting. Stop by here if you need your spirits lifted and are in need of a chuckle.
If you come across any videos you think our audience would be interested in viewing, please email the details to us here, provide the details via our contact page or PM us via our Facebook page.
As part of our commitment to providing the most comprehensive suite of resources for parents on family friendly & flexible employment in Australia, we thought we’d add in some links for parenting, the most important job we perform. We also included some websites we use during our “down-time”. The links listed below can help take your knowledge of parenting (or shopping or cooking or travelling) to a new level.
Parenting
Parenting Ideas – Parenting Ideas is the brainchild of Michael Grose, one of Australia’s most respected authorities on parenting.
Happy Parenting – Happy Parenting is an in-depth Australian online resource for parents with kids of all ages.
Raising Children – The Australian Parenting Website – Created by a partnership of member organisations of Australia’s leading early childhood agencies, the Raising Children website is produced with the help of an extensive network including the Australian Government.
Mums
Mum’s Lounge – The Shopping and Lifestyle Network for Mums! Let them inspire you with delicious recipes, fun craft suggestions, the latest in fashion and beauty, or home improvement ideas.
Mouths Of Mums – Mouths of Mums is the go-to site where the views, opinions and reviews of real mums are treated as highly valuable information by product manufacturers, retailers, service providers and government.
Being Mommy – Yes it’s American, but there is still heaps of relevant content on this website and Facebook page. Celebrate the joys of Being Mommy! Grab a cup of coffee, get comfy and join the discussion. -share tips and tricks -post pics of the kids -brag -receive support -relax and have fun
Dads
Being Daddies – This cool Facebook page is a fantastic source of inspiration for not just dads, but parents in general. With 150K fans, they’re obviously doing something right!
Dad Down Under – The confessions of stay at home dad and now daddy blogger Matt Ross. Matt’s writing about The Boy and Mrs Under is light and entertaining and well worth a look.
Single Dad Laughing – Dan, single dad to Noah, started Single Dad Laughing in the summer of 2010 when his life had just fallen to crap. The result is a interesting look at life through his eyes and one of the most popular daddy blogs on the internet. Often funny, usually confronting, it makes for good reading for both dads and mums.
If you come across a website, Facebook page or other online resource you think our audience would be interested in viewing, please provide the details via email, our contact page or our Facebook page.
