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Choosing the right phone for your child this Christmas (2023)

Australia is a nation addicted to mobile phones, and that includes Aussie children. The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Kids and mobiles interactive report shows that: “Almost half (48%) of children aged 6-13 now own or use a mobile phone,...

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How mums can prepare financially for Christmas right now

How mums can prepare financially for Christmas right now. Being a single parent can have its challenges at any time of the year, but in the lead up to the school holidays and the festive season, those challenges can seem...

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12 Gifts for your boyfriend to show your wicked sense of humour

Your boyfriend’s birthday is coming-up, and whether you’ve been together for two weeks or two years, it can be hard to know what to get him. Men are notoriously hard to buy for and most have everything they need anyway....

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8 Tips for navigating your first Christmas as a single mum

Christmas. It’s supposed to be joyful. But, for many families it’s stressful and overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the craziness of finishing work, shopping, catching up with friends and family, and focusing on getting everything done. The mental...

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24 Gifts for teenage boys that have nothing to do with gaming

This article about gifts for teenage boys was last updated in 2022. Teenage boys can be a real challenge to buy for. And the last thing we want is to encourage them to spend more time gripping a games console...

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How to say NO to stress this Christmas

For many people, the holidays aren’t a time of joy, excitement or relaxation. Instead, they’re a time of stress, anxiety and trying to ‘get it all in’. If you feel like you can’t wait for your holiday ‘vacation’ to be...

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How to avoid a meltdown this Christmas

The festive season is such a wonderful time for family bonding, relaxing and spoiling everyone; but preparing for the big day can also be incredibly stressful, in particular for single mums. Unrealistic present wish lists from the kids, financial strains,...

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Help your kids want less and be more grateful this Christmas

It’s the same every Christmas … present overload. To the point where it’s too much for our kids to take in. After all, there is only so much time to open and actually appreciate each gift. The end result is...

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Preparing for Christmas as a coparent

Preparing for Christmas as a co-parent. What was once a day to be welcomed and enjoyed can sadly turn into one of the hardest days of the year for some co-parenting families. Harder still, is that we must contest with...