The decision came about when, after a distracted moment, I looked over to find my 2 year old daughter ripping into a Kinder Surprise that she had helped herself to without my consent. Who could blame her, considering it was right next to her head...
Mostly we - those of us who work full-time - are immune to this as we get up first, get ready in peace and throw our breakfast down in order to get an 'early train, as I want to get a seat' or 'I need...
Showing uncharacteristic enthusiasm for a shopping trip, my son Josiah queued up to get a token for the kiddie supermarket trolley. Well, what harm can a four year old let loose with a teeny trolley do eh? Before long, Josiah found a box of cereal, sweet...
Dimity freewheels into TPJ It was straight into the deep end for me as Acting Campaigns Manager for TPJ, with two live radio interviews on our Healthy Checkouts campaign in my first week. Things don’t look like slowing down anytime soon either, with Healthy Checkout activity...
In an example of getting around self-imposed, unregulated policies to promote a 'healthier' environment, supermarkets have somehow decided that 'confectionery free checkouts' can be used to promote profitable products that are energy dense, nutrient poor & high in sugar. In the above picture, it's sugary...
My three year old had written a thank you letter to his Grandma. He added his latest masterpiece; lovingly decorated the envelope and we were queuing in line to post the letter. We had a lively discussion about how the letter would travel via plane...
Last year I wrote a piece about reducing the amount of chocolate consumed by little boy at Easter time. All things in moderation doesn’t need to be completely tossed out the window when the Bilby hops into your house, I’ve always thought that a big...
Fun ideas to inspire your family to get out and about As a working mum with two kids, I often find myself agreeing to a play-date with the TV remote in my free time instead of pausing to reflect on how I really want to end...
The Parents' Jury Steering Committee is looking for new parent representatives. We need at least two new members, who will join our current committee of parents, organisational partners and academics. The committee meets quaterly, interstate members dial in via conference call, with further communication via email as...
Don’t forget the Slop! The phone rings at SunSmart HQ. It’s a parent. Their child has just started back at school. It’s hot, the sun is burning brightly and the sunscreen sitting in the school bag is doing just that – sitting in the school bag!...