Category: Tips / Hacks
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Handling Colic – our experience
I discuss colic and our challenging experience of it, with our newborn who cried loud and dramatically and required constant attention. We avoided “cry it out” methods despite sleep deprivation, and encountered unsolicited advice while learning to embrace our unique parenting journey and adapt to our child’s needs.
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How I maximise Frequent Flyer Points for Family Travel
Maternity leave has enabled us travel flexibility, the use of Frequent Flyer points brings down the cost to visit family in the Sunshine Coast. Despite challenges in booking affordable flights during peak times, I outline my strategy to maximize points and minimize stress, especially with young children.
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Travel Tips – Japan travel with a Toddler
The experience of traveling with a toddler in Japan highlighted the benefits of traditional accommodations, train travel and easy access to food. I also discuss whether you should bother with a pram or worry about access to baby goods and snacks.
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Trip report – Japan with a toddler
This trip to Japan focused on food, culture, and nature, favoring small towns over cities for family-friendly experiences. While there are always challenges when travelling with small children we had many highlights included hikes, onsen visits, and enjoying local cuisine.
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Tools Vs Toys, how we find boundaries freeing.
How we differentiate between tools and toys and the benefits it has shown us. We aim to encourage imaginative play while respecting safety rules and developing practical skills.
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How we are travelling while still at home
We have recently been longing for international travel and have been looking for ways to get those feelings while staying close to home. We discuss experiences like exploring local ruins, attending live shows, trying diverse cuisines, etc. These “microadventures” offer a taste of travel without venturing far.
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Can toddlers understand body autonomy?
Monkey is adjusting to a new sibling and his mother’s pregnancy discomforts. His respectful behavior, asking for hugs, and understanding of body autonomy are heartwarming parental victories. How have you encouraged body autonomy with your little ones?
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4 Tips for Colicky Babies
When we envision having a baby it is normally the good an not the uncommon. We unfortunately had the uncommon happen of a premature baby who also had colic. Here are some helpful tips of how we got through it.
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All time favourite parenting hack + a bonus hack!
This parenting hack gives the child a positive focus and preps them for change, while also teaching numbers. Another related hack involves announcing activities in advance, reducing tantrums.
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My Top 5 Podcasts for parents
In a family used to constant TV noise, podcasts have brought a welcome change. From informative to light-hearted, here are my top 5 picks for family listening on any occasion.
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