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There are unique challenges for single mother’s parenting children of divorce and separation. Learn how to raise happy, healthy, well-balanced kids who thrive and grow within a separated family unit. From babies to teens, we cover it all in this category.

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Fun Pranks for April Fools Day Your Kids Will Love

“It’s a praaaaank!” is one of those phrases I love hearing in YouTube videos but absolutely dread in real life. Unfortunately for me, the kids (and plenty of adults) in my life think pranks are hilarious. This year, I’ve decided...

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15 Ways to teach your teen girl self-love

I’m Amanda Rootsey, the founder of Teen Academy – Shine From Within and best-selling author of the book Shine From Within; A Teen Girl’s Guide to Life. With my background in life coaching and youth mentoring, I am honoured to...

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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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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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Yes, you can get your kids to play board games, here is how

Are you on an eternal quest to entice your kids to play board games and take a break from the screen-induced trance? I’m that mum who convinced my kids that board games are cooler than video games (most of the...

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How to encourage your teen to read a book

As a parent who’s successfully managed to foster a love for reading in my teenagers, I understand the struggle of enticing your teen to read a book. The allure of screens and digital entertainment can make the world of literature...

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8 Ways to teach kids emergency preparedness at home

As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our children. Therefore, ensuring our kids are equipped for emergencies is a crucial task that cannot be overlooked. From minor accidents to more significant unforeseen events, teaching our kids...

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Is your child talking to strangers online? 6 Ways to check

As parents, our top priority is to protect our children and ensure their safety in both the physical and digital worlds. With the rise of technology and the increasing presence of social media platforms, we must be vigilant about our...

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10 Books to teach boys about puberty

Puberty is a transformative phase for boys, marked by physical and emotional changes that can be confusing and overwhelming. To support them through this crucial period, age-appropriate books have emerged as invaluable resources to teach young boys about puberty. Authors,...