Parents and researchers have long suspected city kids are disconnecting from nature due to technological distractions, indoor lifestyles and increased urban density. Limited access to nature during COVID-19 lockdowns has heightened such fears. In fact, “nature-deficit disorder” has become a buzzword, driving concerns about children’s well-being and their ability to understand and care for the...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Seeing my kids in cute threads puts a smile on my face though to be honest, I don’t really splurge on their clothing as it is impractical; my children will outgrow them in a few months. Renting children’s clothing, particularly...
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a surge of calls to domestic violence support services, as survivors of violence spend more time at home with their abusers due to lockdowns and other restrictions. Many feel they can’t leave — or that they must return to abusers — because they lack financial security or are unsure about...
Parents’ efforts to keep their children amused during COVID lock-downs has resulted in an increase in demand for toys and games, which is great news for manufacturers but not so good for the environment. Marketing company Bazaarvoice reviewed more than 6000 brand and retailer websites and found that page views for the toy and hobby...
We have been living in this wild pandemic jungle for months now where the canopy of coronavirus blocks any light of the future from our views. But even amidst the hard lockdowns, a semblance of normality is on the horizon. Currently, there is a mad scramble of schools and universities to look for the right...
If you’re trying to save some dollars and implement eco-friendly parenting habits, this time in quarantine may be an opportunity to start reducing disposable plastic nappy waste by switching to reusable diapers and potty training your kids. Potty training can be quite a chore (I speak for myself here as a mum who is raising...
The numbers of vegans in Australia is on the rise – for many, ruling animal products out of their diet is a relatively straightforward decision. But deciding whether to eschew leather products can be more challenging. For non-meat eaters who do buy leather, the rationale is usually something like this: if meat is being produced...
Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, I’m not one to deep dive into my romantic relationship but if you can’t share about your relationship on the eve of Valentine’s Day when can you? LOL! So here’s an insight into mine: There are times...
Australian couples need to work together on their finances to reduce stress, reveals new research. Money is driving conflict, secrets and stress among Australian couples, according to new research from MyState Bank, which is urging all Australian couples to devote more time to working together on their finances this Valentine’s day. The Love and Money Survey of 1,000 Australians...
Through using cloth nappies, a parent can save over $5000 and over 1,700kgs of landfill, per child. Now that’s a conversation worth having. Disposable nappies may appeal to ease the burden on new parents, but it’s the planet that pays the true cost of this convenience. Roughly 20 billion disposable nappies are landfilled each year,...