Be A Good Sport

For so many people sport is a natural part of life: be it as a competitor or a spectator and while for the most part we can be good sports, occasionally you will come across those that don’t know the meaning of the word sportsmanship. There are several different examples that could be used, but the two that can be easily remedied and in fact should never be seen are those displayed by parents and the children themselves.

For more please visit Bringing Sportsmanship Back To Sport

Sport For Kids

As a mother of three kids who are all actively involved in a sport of one form or another, I often find myself wondering why some parents don't encourage their children to participate in these types of games and competitions.

There are many benefits to getting your kids involved in sport other than the commonly thought of health and fitness reasons.

If you're interested in getting your child to play a sport but are not sure what they would be best suited to perhaps this page can give you some ideas. From team to individual and how to play guides there's sure to be something to help.

Kids And Sport

Online Fun For Kids

With so many households having at least one computer (many have two or more) there's av ery good chance your kids are going to be playing (or at least looking) at online games.

For the parents this can be a worry as not only do we not want our kids to spend their lives staring at a computer screen, we also need to be concerned about what type of sites they are visiting and just who they are interacting with. If you're concerned about any of this perhaps this page can offer you some tips - Kid's Playing Online

If you're looking for some kid safe sites there's a few listed here (and this list will grow as I come across them) Fun Websites For Kids

For other Fun For Kids Ideas And Activites take a look at Kid Space or Fun For Kids

Housework

Housework: a necessary, and unfortunately, often an expensive evil. Want to save both some time and money? More

Home Made: Recipes, Remedies and how to guides

If you're anything like me you're always looking for a cheap or do it yourself ways to do a lot of things around the home: from homemade health recipes to how to make stain removers using cheap household goods. With that in mind I've created a separate website and I'd love to hear your ideas. Take a look here and let me know if you have any tips, remedies or how to suggestions.

Home Made: Recipes, Remedies And How To Guides

Going Away?

Heading off on holidays but don't want to take an extra suitcase for all your books? or perhaps you want a way to keep your kids amused while they are stuck in the back of the car.

Here's something that may be of interest to you PDAs

Reading and Writing

If you're anything like me you're always looking for something to read: either for yourself or something to help keep your kids entertained. The problem is that you can only buy so many books before the money disappears.
When that time comes their is help at hand.

You can find some wonderful stories online - free or you can try your hand at writing your own story - that's always fun.

If you'd like to know more take a look at Reading and Writing

There you'll find a lot of links to not only place that you can read stories for free, but also any help you may need to get your creative juices flowing and write your own stuff (think how much fun you can have with your kids if you all sit down and write a story together)

Pets: How Do You Choose?

Having a pet can be one of the greatest joys of life; after all, who wouldn’t want something that offers unconditional love, companionship and often an unbiased shoulder to cry on?

Before you run out and purchase your new companion though, there are a few things you should take into account. More

Pets

Dogs, cats, birds,fish, snake or rabbit how do you know which type of pet is best suited to your family and lifestyle. With so many different choices some of that familiar, some of the strange here's some help to make your choice a little easier. More

Lousy Lice

Head lice; just the thought can make your head start itching. More

Some Common Signs Of Dyslexia

While dyslexia is commonly associated with learning difficulties it can deal with much more than just having trouble reading and writing. Dyslexia usually becomes noticeable when your child starts school and they start learning to read and write, but there are some other factors/symptoms you can be on the look out for if you’re concerned that either you or your child might be dyslexic. More

Beware The Sun

For the last decade or so Australians have been bombarded with information about the harmful effects of the sun, but it seems that we, along with others from all over the world, are still ignoring the advice and are continually exposing ourselves to not only the minor dangers but also the life-threatening concerns like skin cancer. More

It Wasn't Me

It’s never their fault.

Which has ultimately led me to one conclusion: imps are real. More

The Great Escape

Just because they are small doesn't mean they're not clever. More

Good Homework Habits

Getting your child to do their homework can often be an exercise in futility, but while your child may never enjoy doing their homework, there are some things you can do that might help ease them into it. More

Being A Parent: What They Don't Tell You

When you first spread the news that you’re expecting a child, you will no doubt find yourself inundated with many helpful tips and things to prepare for. Once you’ve reached the point were it’s quite obvious that you’re pregnant you may even find that well meaning aunts, strangers out shopping, even the weird old lady that lives down the street, will start coming up to you and sharing their experiences. These things will no doubt include both the good and the bad... More

Homework Blues

Having trouble getting your child to do their homework?

It seems that no matter what country you live in, or how much you pay for your child’s education, if they are one of those that doesn’t like homework it will always seem like an uphill battle for you to get them to sit down and do it. More

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

The ability to keep your child safe while they research or play online is one of the major concerns facing parents these days. So many parents are reluctant to let their children use the internet, even with all its advantages concerning schoolwork, for fear that they’ll come in contact with an online predator of one sort or another; and while those fears are not groundless, there are some steps you can take to minimise the risk. More

Introduction

I've started writing some articles about experiences as a mum - many will be tongue in cheek but some will also (hopefully) be informative. I've also decided to share any other cool links etc that I think you'll find useful be it cause they'll help keep your kids amused or that they'll provide helpful information about all aspects of family life.