Lego Workshops and Lego Birthday Partys for kids

Last school holidays my eldest son did a Lego Workshop at the Lego Education Centre in South Brisbane and it was great. He got to build huge lego masterpieces and challenge his lego building abilities! I have just discovered that the Lego Education Centre does not only run school holiday programs but also has great things happening all year around.

8 ways to spoil mum on Mother’s Day – for little or no cost!

For mother’s day the simple things are always the best. We’ve put together a few ideas on how to spoil your mum or wife this mother’s day for very little cost, but a lot of child love!

Kid friendly cafes in Melbourne – a fantastic guide

We have come across a great new website, www.littleeats.com.au, which provides Melbourne Yummy Mummy’s (and Daddy’s too) with reviews on the latest and greatest kid-friendly cafes around Melbourne. They’re aim is to equip Mums and Dads with information so they can head to a kid friendly cafe. As we all know, if the kids are happy and entertained, then the experience is more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone!

School Holiday Fun – Tips for Kids Activities

School holidays are only 1 day away so we thought we’d give you a few ideas of things to do with the kids over the school holidays. Seeing it is the last school holidays while the weather is still nice and warm, keeping the kids active outside is a definite winner.

Tips for Eating Out with Kids with Food Allergies

Food allergies can take some of the spontaneity and fun out of eating out, but with a little bit of preparation you can still enjoy a night out of the kitchen 100% guilt free. We have put together a few tips for Eating Out with kids with food allergies.

Toilet Training when out and about – a few extra tips!

We have done a post previously about toilet training when out and about with kids, here are a few extra tips! Potette has just introduced an upgraded model of the potette travel potty – The Potette Plus. It is still the same great potty you can use anywhere but the new model can also be used as a trainer seat on an adult toilet.

New Child Restraint Laws – what has changed?

As a parent it’s important to know it’s not just infants that need approved child restraints. It’s now law for all children up to 7 years of age to be correctly restrained according to their size and age. As of 11 March 2010, new child restraint laws will come into effect as a part of the Queensland Governments commitment to improving road safety and to bring the state into line with the national road rules.

Going to the park for a play – a few tips

Going to the park is a great outing. It’s free, kids love to get out in the fresh air and it is great for encouraging physical activities in children. Here are a few tips to make your trip to the park fun for everyone!

Toilet training tips when out and about with toddlers

Toilet training and going out – now this is an experience! Seriously, if you are well prepared and well equipped it’s possible. Some kids only take a few days to toilet train, while others take a few months, so you will need to learn how to manage a child who is being toilet trained when out and about.

Parenting Tips – visiting the shops with babies and children

Here are a few tips to help you when visiting the shops with your baby and/or kids:

1. Write a shopping list or a places to go list (eg bank, shoe shop, morning tea shop, ride) and let your child know what you are looking for or what is next to do. Even if they are babies, involve them. If they are older, get them to help you find certain items or shops and get them to help you to remember what you need. They will love “helping” you.

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