Setting aside all the advantages and disadvantages of earning a living versus staying at home with the kids, returning to work poses many issues for parents.  
So before you call your old boss or browse the job market, consider the following:
·         Who will look after the children while you’re at work?
·         How will you manage getting […]

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Is your child ready for their first day at school? How well do they understand the world outside their home? 
·         Are they lunchbox-smart? Do they know what to eat at morning tea and what to save for lunch? Can they open the yoghurt pot, the crisp packet and the actual lunch box?
·         Can they use […]

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Do your children use the Internet? You bet. Even if you don’t allow them access at home, they can find it at school, at the library, an Internet Café or a friend’s house.
It’s crucial, therefore, to teach your kids to be Internet-savvy. Explain that while the Internet is a lovely tool for learning as well […]

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There is nothing wrong with letting your kids watch TV when they are tired or ill (or when you are tired or ill). But how much is too much? Find out what experts say about children and screen time. 
Of course, the content of what the child watches has to be age-appropriate and personality-appropriate, as different […]

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Christmas is a time that all children love and most parents dread. What’s the best Christmas present for your child’s teacher? How do I deal with my toddler’s Christmas concert? Will my child be disappointed if they don’t get that remote-control helicopter, the dancing Barbie or the red BMW? 
Ok, it’s time to relax, take a deep […]

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