Hyperpigmentation and how to treat it

Treatment of hyperpigmentation is one of the most frequent skin treatment requests in women over 30.  We are seeing a lot more PIH and hormonal pigmentation (melasma) these days, largely due to sun damage, increased use of the birth control pill and over-exfoliating. But what is it?  Continue reading “Hyperpigmentation and how to treat it”

Storytime is vital for reading development

Bedtime stories are an integral part of a young child’s life all over the world, in every culture.  No matter what language you speak or where you live, or even if you don’t have access to books, bedtime stories have been practised since time immemorial. Wondrous World books have been developed specifically to help with reading development, as well as simply to provide gorgeous, personalised adventures that will become story time favourites. Continue reading “Storytime is vital for reading development”

20 basic life skills all kids should know by 16!

In this digital, convenience-centric and consumable age, children are spending more and more time in front of screens and less time with parents, learning manual, useful life skills that will help them to live independently (hence they don’t leave home until they’re well into their 20s or later!). We need to address this situation!   Continue reading “20 basic life skills all kids should know by 16!”

The art of doing nothing: basic steps

Today, Feb 24th, is “officially” International Do Nothing Day.  Today we have an official excuse to take a breather, relax, put up our feet and do nothing… Want to know how to do this?  Continue reading “The art of doing nothing: basic steps”

Would you pretend to be childless for a job?

How discrimination against working mums is still rife

A recent news item revealed that mums looking to go back to work have been told to leave out maternity leave from their CVs to give them a better chance of getting a job. Continue reading “Would you pretend to be childless for a job?”

How to live a “cleaner” family life

Over the last century it’s thought that over 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into our daily lives. They are toxic and they are everywhere… in the atmosphere, in our cleaning products, in food and drink, cans and bottles, in our toiletries, furniture, toys, clothes, house paint, drinking water and even in our computers. We actually even make toxins ourselves through our own stress. Continue reading “How to live a “cleaner” family life”

Could direct selling alleviate your child care headache?

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A recent news story on the USA’s Today Show revealed how party plan and direct selling is skyrocketing with the advent of social media and giving mums the opportunity to create an at-home direct sales business and make big bucks.

Scott Morrison’s new families package is likely to throw part-time working mums into a spin in terms of child care subsidy, with a minimum working hour requirement to get any sort of rebate.

So many mothers are now looking for alternative, home-based arrangements that allow them the flexibility to work, while also being at home with the kids. Direct Selling is one of the most popular solutions.

And with ever increasing child care costs and lack of places, many mums are simply unable to go back to their previous employment and looking for alternative opportunities. Direct selling (which incorporates Party Plan) offer mums huge flexibility and financial opportunity while reducing…

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Are your parents up to the job of carer?

And have you agreed the boundaries?

One in four grandparents are looking after their grandchildren on at least a part-time basis. They have become a generation of carers. With the cost of child care, the lack of places, and if you have a parent who’s retired, willing and available to step up to the task, it’s easy to jump in and accept their offer to “help out” without thinking the situation through completely.  Continue reading “Are your parents up to the job of carer?”

Giving your child a ridiculous name can have serious consequences

Sticks and stones may break their bones, but weird names can break their spirit…The old rhyme about name-calling not being able to hurt a child may not be true after all. Children whose parents have given them ridiculous names are susceptible to bullying, ridicule and confidence issues.  Continue reading “Giving your child a ridiculous name can have serious consequences”