I posted the following on my Instagram account the other day. As a white, professional middle class person my personal experience has been one of inclusion and privilege. As I dip my pinky toe in the world of disability through a parenting journey that incorporates neurodiversity the stark reality of the exclusion that exists in…
For those of us oppressed by the daily work life hustle the temporary liberation provided by a getaway where all meals, accommodation and age appropriate leisure activities are included can be restorative. In our instance it allows me to leave the Mental Load at home – I don’t have to even think about feeding the…
I love having some special events/festivals up my sleeve to take the kids to. There’s lots of events that work well with kids this autumn. Here are my tips: Heidelberg’s annual Arty Farty Fest commences on Sunday morning March 17 with a parade down Burgundy Street from 10 to 11am. The artistic fun then…
I stumbled across the idea of family camps a couple of years ago. The all inclusive model for a family escape is appealing, but traditional all inclusive resorts challenge the budget not to mention being few and far between in Australia. Family camps offer an all inclusive package of accommodation, food and activities for…
School holidays are either here or imminently looming for Melbourne parents. As usual I’m bringing you a round up of events/activities for the school holidays in Melbourne. It is by no means an exhaustive catalogue – just my personal suggestions for family fun that my own kids enjoy. I’m happy to add other events to…
Those of you needing a reminder that live theatre can be side-splittingly funny need to put Peter Pan Goes Wrong on their summer calendar. With an Australian season due to delight audiences in Melbourne , Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth Peter Pan Goes Wrong is brought to life by the award winning Mischief Theatre.…
Whether you side with Khalil Gibran who said “If it were not for guests all houses would be graves, or Benjamin Franklin who reportedly said that “Fish and visitors smell in three days” house guests are a reality for most of us. I’m a smoking hot mess much of the time. The work life hustle…
A recent trip to Tropical Far Norther Queensland reminded me of what a unique and fantastic place the Atherton Tablelands is to visit with kids. Seriously, there is so much to do. For families craving some nature play or to get their city kids appreciating farm life this is the place. We’ve been visiting the…
With lush rainforest covered mountains looming up from a town spread north to south along sandy beaches Cairns is my favourite place in Australia to visit with my own family. We lived there for five years when my first children were young and I take my family back as often as is possible …
In the rainforest near Kota Kinabalu visitors to Borneo have the opportunity to interact with the ancient cultures of Borneo tribes at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. I visited the Cultural Village with my four year old daughter where, with the help of our English speaking guide Baxter we were introduced to the food, beliefs,…
There is lot’s on these September school holidays in Melbourne. This is not an exhaustive list – feel free to leave as a comment other activities that you know are coming up. Escape the Gaol at the Old Melbourne Gaol The Old Melbourne Gaol’s hugely popular ‘Escape the Gaol’ interactive and educational experience exclusively…
Did you hear a roar? A stomp? The Dinosaurs are coming! Dinosaur loving kids across Melbourne will be thrilled to hear that Jurassic Creatures is set to open in September. Jurassic Creatures is an exhibition with over 30 + animatronic dinosaurs. Families can explore a prehistoric world full of life like moving dinosaurs together and…
Taking your kids to the park or a play centre poses challenges for many families that others are unaware of. One of my own children struggled with loud noises until he was four. A loud speaker, party whistle, even a busker would make him anxious so we modified where we went and what we did…
Meeting your new This website focuses on what I do with my own kids. Time for something different, a perspective on an outing with my Mum Rosie. Sometimes even as adults our mothers ask us to go on outings that we are a bit dubious about. My mum Rosie had requested I take…
I’m a big fan of Club Med’s all inclusive holidays for allowing parents and children to have a holiday that includes the holy grail of family vacations – time together and apart. This July our family escaped winter to Club Med Cherating beach. Juxtaposed between rainforest and perhaps the most gorgeous beach in the entire…
