Hadn’t heard of Zika virus until the last week? Don’t feel bad. A virus spread by mosquitoes that usually causes a mild illness it was, until recently only of interest to scientists and the public health community. Recently however, both the governments of Australia and the United States have issued warnings to pregnant travelers…
Work, travel and kids. They don’t mix right? Wrong. As a working mum a few times each year I travel for work accompanied by my kids. The reaction from people when I tell people this is universal – they pause, stare, raise their eyes, and then look away. I suspect they think I am a…
The Andy Warhol Ai Weiwei exhibition at Melbourne’s NGV is another example of why the NGV is a premier attraction for families in the city. Perhaps not content with the family friendliness of the main Andy Warhol Ai Weiwei exhibition (which is by the way very family friendly) they have extended on the exhibition…
What is in your work-bag? Mine contains a stethoscope, baby wipes, nappies and two toy cars. In my first day back at work last year after the birth of our third child I took my lunch to work in a Lego lunchbox. If you are one of those women that is organised, and manages to…
The Mantra Sun City Resort looms impressively over the fun capital of Australia – Surfers Paradise. One of hundreds of high rise accommodation options for families on the Gold Coast it is set apart from the rest by its location, facilities for families and unusual Azetec décor. The location – Surfers Paradise just one block…