The sun. In ancient times people worshipped it. When I was growing up we frolicked in it unprotected. Unfortunately now we understand that harmful sun-exposure in childhood is linked to some dreadful health outcomes in adulthood. Melanoma is the number one concern and blistering sunburn as a child is strongly associated with the development of…
As some of you know, I have had my travelling wings clipped temporarily by a particularly difficult pregnancy. Consequently I am incredibly jealous of today’s contributor who has recently visited a city at the top of my “want to go” list. Journalist,editor and traveling mum Erika Jonsson shares her experiences visiting Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur with…
A common question among families visiting the Gold Coast is whether the region’s theme parks are suitable for families with young children. Well, let me tell you, there is one that definitely is. Located on the Broadwater in Queensland’s Gold Coast, Sea World is my top pick of theme parks in Australia for families with…
In three short weeks we will be together on the Chinese snow fields. We are not a snow family, and, truth be told I am a little nervous about taking my tropical kids to the snow. I asked good friend and ski mama extraordinaire Sam Lee if she would put together a few tips to help us prepare…
I am sure I am not the only parent that has been faced with this situation. Bub 2 recently turned two years old and now has his own seat – and seat belt on the plane. The problem is that seat belt latch is just too fascinating for a two year old. He refused to…
Temperatures are heating up in Australia, and with the school holidays here families are spending more time in the sun. Parents of babies and small children often receive conflicting advice about how best to protect their children from the damaging affects of the sun. With that in mind I would like to share this…
Some of you will have read a version of this post previously. It was removed from the blog as a result of hacking and I am re-posting. Although I am not a single parent I frequently travel as a lone parent between my home in Cairns and Australia’s southern cities with my two and four…
When my husband suggested that we take our 1 and 4 year old boys on a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef I thought he was dreaming. Prior to having children both my husband and I were certified divers, and I couldn’t imagine how a trip to the reef with small children would work. …
My second child is about to turn two, meaning that when we fly I will need to cough up the cash for an extra plane ticket. In the next six months I have at least three trips planned – to attend a conference (when I travel for work I am a package deal – my…
Apologies to readers that have seen this article before. It was lost as a result of blog disruption and I am re-posting it. For those traveling internationally, an essential issue to discuss with your doctor at your pre-travel medical visit is vaccination. Vaccination often divides opinion, inciting strong emotional responses from parents and health carers…