July 2 2014 Confectionary Free Checkouts – really?
In an example of getting around self-imposed, unregulated policies to promote a 'healthier' environment, supermarkets have somehow decided that 'confe...
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May 6 2014 Swamped by the Sweet Stuff!
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 ...
April 17 2014 Hop to it – Have a health(ier) Easter
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 ...
April 8 2014 Walk this Way…..
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 ...
March 4 2014 Calling all parents
The Parents' Jury Steering Committee is looking for new parent representatives. We need at least two new members, who will join our current committ...
February 18 2014 Sunscreen Tips For Parents
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...
January 29 2014 Connecting with your child in the garden, in the kitchen and throughout the seasons.
Connecting with your child in the garden, in the kitchen and throughout the seasons. Last October at the Melbourne University’s Festival of Ideas I...
October 21 2013 Fight the vegie battle with our new campaigns manager
Fight the veggie battle with our new campaigns manager "I hate vegetables because they are not yummy" my three year old declared to me. I...
September 23 2013 Your Voice Matters
Why your voice matters. It has been an amazing few weeks for parents, grandparents and concerned citizens who have been finding their voices on issue...
June 19 2013 Get a buddy, get active
It’s 3pm on a Sunday. My daughter is sitting at the computer, reading up on the stats from the latest Essendon match (she’s only eight but sheâ...