Tips & Tricks from 20 Aussie Mums & Dads Christmas is coming and the option for delicious cakes, beautifully designed biscuits and caramel centred chocolates are popping up on our door step every day. This doesn’t stop on Christmas day because Aunty June, Grandma Mary, the next door...
This election campaign has been a long one, and here at Parents’ Voice HQ we know that the few policy announcements on preventive health have become a bit lost in the heat and the noise. One item close to our hearts that has gotten some traction...
Love this blog from Jules Smith on making one small but very important change...
I am Joshua Mapstone. I'm father to my beautiful daughter Rosie, she's 9 months old. Thanks to my wife Pip, she's an absolute legend. As always, on becoming a small family we all adjust to our new, busier lives. I am quite naturally a very 'busy' person,...
What are NCDs? Non-Communicable Diseases, or heart disease, diabetes, cancers and lung diseases kill more people than any other cause worldwide - more than 36 million people each year. Most of these deaths occur in the world’s poorest communities and the worst part - the vast...
It was so very easy when they were little. I did the shopping, decided on the menu, packed their lunches, factored in the treats and knew exactly what my kids were eating every day. My family’s diet is very important to me. I’ve struggled with...
Last week, the Federal Government won its case for plain packaging against Big Tobacco. When you’re working in public health advocacy it’s these infrequent but important victories that keep you going because to be honest, there haven’t been a lot of victories of late in...
Eighteen months ago my life changed dramatically. One minute I was enjoying the freedom that comes from living alone as a single gal, the next I was moving in with my partner and kids and hey presto – instant family! For fifty per cent of...
What is screen time? Screen time is the time your child spends watching or using any type of electronic screen. This includes television/DVD/video, computer, electronic games, hand held devices (tablets and smart phones) and other portable devices (DVD players, electronic screen-based toys). How much is too much? Australia...
The winners and losers of the 2012 Fame and Shame Awards Drum roll please and give yourself a big pat on the back if you voted for the 2012 Fame and Shame shortlist. Once again we're indebted to you, this really is something we couldn't do...