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Managing kids’ behaviour when they come home from dad’s house

Hi, I’m Ariella. I am a highly qualified paediatric nurse and the Director of Kids on Track Consultancy. I provide strategies for families around parenting, behaviour and sleep, toilet training, and everything in between. Following my work with separated families,...

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How to be a collaborative co-parent (and encourage your ex to do the same)

You are probably reading this because you have recently separated and are starting out on your co-parenting journey wondering “where to from here?”. It’s complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Which is why, in this article, we discuss collaborative...

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3 Things to consider when choosing a care provider for your pregnancy

Embarking on the journey of pregnancy as a single mother? While the road may feel lonely, rest assured- you have a supportive community by your side. This article covers how to choose a care provider for your pregnancy. Pregnancy is...

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17 Children’s books about anxiety and worry

In this article we share with children books about anxiety because childhood anxiety is an ever-growing problem. In fact, according to Children’s Health: “In Australia, one in 14 children and young people (4 -17 years) experience an anxiety disorder.” So...

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Help your children live happily between two homes

In this article, I talk about how, as a shared parenting couple, you can help your children live happily between two homes. Of course, in a perfect world, co-parenting wouldn’t look like our own special screening of The Shining. Instead, we’d...

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What’s a condom? And other awkward questions.

Answering kids awkward questions has been creating uncomfortable silences and red faces from parents since … let’s say FOREVER. I am sure it is part of the reason we insist on embarrassing them when they are old enough to finally...

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10 Things your kids will remember about you

Do you ever worry about how your children will remember you when they are all grown up? Are you portraying yourself as the person you want them to mirror and respect? Or will you be remembered as a crazy woman...

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My kids can’t stand my new man, what shall I do?

So you’re a single mum, and you’ve found a new man. Yay. Life is good. But is it? You’re not alone if you’ve hit an unexpected hurdle and find yourself, head in hands, thinking: My kids can’t stand my new...

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The troublesome truth of the Disney Dad

The term Disney Dad (also known as Disneyland Dad) was something I was unfamiliar with until recently. However, after reading the legal definition, it hit home. It goes something like this: “A noncustodial parent who indulges his or her child...

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My ex pays me nothing but I’ve found peace with it

When it comes to shared parenting, the biggest bone of contention for most separated couples is money. Unfortunately, not everyone plays fair, and the injustice can eat away at you. For this reason, I’d like to share some of my...

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