Posts by Kids In Perth
Parents – 15 minutes a day is all your child needs to succeed in reading!
As parents we all know how amazing it feels when our child starts to read, to explore the world of words and to find excitement and meaning in the magic of books. For some, it comes relatively naturally whilst others can struggle before they find their way and this can leave us as parents frustrated…
Read MorePerth pest your family home should know about
Burn season is the perfect time to take action on your own property to stop the spread of European house borer (EHB)! EHB is a pest of seasoned (dry) pinewood which has been established in some areas of Perth since 2004. It is most often found outside in dead pine trees, dead parts of living…
Read MoreOutdoor fun and adventure awaits this July school holidays
School holidays are always the perfect time for kids to try something new, have adventures and make memories, hang out with old friends and make new ones along the way. As we know and as research has shown, outdoor play ticks all those boxes as well as having lots of benefits in terms of physical…
Read MoreTips for fathers and sons to help build positive relationships
Relationships Australia WA, have put together some helpful tips and advice for fathers of young sons, to help nurture and encourage positive and happy relationships.
Read MoreKeeping Up With Your Kids
We all know that kids, as loveable as they are can be a fickle bunch, can’t they? One moment they are into something and the next day it’s something completely new! To help keep kids interested in the dairy we know is so essential for them, the Brownes Dairy yoghurt pouch range has grown to…
Read MoreSurvey reveals the Scouting Effect on resilience
Did you know that Scouts Australia has been around since 1958? Fast forward to 2020 and its importance in developing young people’s potential is still as strong as ever. Indeed a recent survey* has shown that being part of the Scouts helps to build resilience and self-confidence as well as strengthen mental and emotional wellbeing…
Read MoreOn your marks… Get set
GO outdoors and enjoy nature with an easy Obstacle course! Struggling to keep the children entertained? Trying to get them off their devices? Obstacle courses are an easy and fun way to encourage children to escape to the garden or the park, get active and release some energy. Not only that – they have a…
Read MoreEducating our children through the power of story
Racism, multiculturalism and the power of storytelling to help your kids understand ‘What is racism mummy?’ was not what I was expecting to hear from my 7 year old daughter when we were sitting having breakfast over the long weekend. But then why am I surprised? With all that has happened and is still happening…
Read MoreTake yourself away from the oven this Tuesday its National Takeaway Day!
Does anyone ever need an excuse for a takeaway…mmm NO! But just in case you do need another reason to justify that curry, those noodles or that burger and fries, the Restaurant and Catering Association of Australia have teamed up with Unilever to declare 19 May as ‘National Takeaway Day’ and ‘Takeaway Tuesday’. So in…
Read MoreUpskilling in the age of Coronavirus
Since we entered the madness of the Coronavirus world, so many things have changed, but probably one of the most impactful is that of employment. Whether it is the distressing fact of people losing their jobs, or people using their spare time to strengthen their skillset or future proof it even, upskilling is a word…
Read MoreOur top tips to celebrate mum in this year of craziness!
What has it meant to be a mum this year with everything that has been going on? When I asked some friends, there was a common theme! ‘Its stressful’; ‘Its tiring’ ; ‘I feel like a juggling clown’; ‘It’s been uplifting’ and ‘ I am tearing my hair out!’ Being a parent (mum or dad)…
Read More10 things I never knew before I became a mum
1. That I would spend a LOT of time telling little white lies and making me out to be a model child –‘when I was your age, I always ate broccoli’; ‘when I was your age I hardly watched any TV’; ‘I always tidied my room when I was asked’ – honestly Pinocchio and I…
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