With many families experiencing tough times because of challenging economic conditions and more pain forecast for the immediate future, National Families Week 2009 from 10 – 16 May (coinciding with … [Read more...]
Single mums speak out about dating, kids and confidence
On the eve of Mothers’ Day, Australia’s single mothers have spoken out about the challenges they face in looking for love when time is scarce and children are a major consideration. A survey of … [Read more...]
The Curse of the Repatriated Mum
Parenting & Family Matters Columnist, Tania McCartney. There’s some serious stuff going down in the mind of this mother right now. That and an extraordinary, scrabbling, mind-bending balancing … [Read more...]
First Look at CHOICE Report on Gym Rip Offs
After receiving numerous complaints about unfair gym contracts, Australia's largest and most trusted consumer organisation CHOICE, sent two shadow shoppers into the major fitness chains to investigate … [Read more...]
Ditch Your Diet on International No Diet Day
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is calling on all dieters to discard their restrictive and pointless diets and instead embrace a future that involves a healthy relationship with food, starting from … [Read more...]
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Our Children
Exclusive Book Extract from The Indigo Children: Ten Years Later by Lee Carroll and Jan Tober. Ten Ways We Misunderstand Our Children* by Jan Hunt, M.Sc 1. We expect children to be able to do things … [Read more...]
First Look at Choice Report on Finding Debt Relief in Australia
With so many Australian's facing redundancy due to the Global Economic Crisis and household debt at record highs, CHOICE - Australia's largest and most respected consumer organisation, investigated … [Read more...]
Keeping Yourself Sane and Your Kids Busy in the Easter School Holidays
As busy parents, we always have different ideas about school holidays from our kids. For grown-ups, holidays are about relaxing and taking time out and getting a much needed break. For the kids it’s a … [Read more...]
How to Afford a Husband or Any Other Live-In Lover by Justine Davies
Financial planner and blogger Justine Davies tackles everything you could possibly need to know about living in financial harmony with the one you love in her practical new book How to Afford a … [Read more...]
HIA Home Ideas Show in Melbourne
Home owners and enthusiasts will get new ideas to transform even the most modest room into an escape they won’t want to leave when the HIA Home Ideas Show comes to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre for … [Read more...]
Health Minister launches first national breastfeeding helpline
Australia’s first 24-hour toll-free helpline for breastfeeding mothers was officially launched by federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon, on Friday March 20, in Melbourne. 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 … [Read more...]
Women of Australia – Kaz Cooke needs you for a national survey on Women’s Stuff
Kaz Cooke, bestselling author of Up the Duff, Kidwrangling and Girl Stuff needs your help with her biggest project yet – a national survey being conducted for her new book, Women’s Stuff. Kaz is … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Tourism: Make a positive change in Nepal
I decided after visiting Nepal last year that I would like to return, not as a trekker, but as a volunteer, to help promote a sustainable future for this enchanting mountain kingdom and its beautiful … [Read more...]
Why women need to think big when it comes to money
The majority of women think small when it comes to money, be it their salary, personal or family investments and or setting up or running their own business. What stops us thinking big? We are highly … [Read more...]
Aussie Kids Pop Vitamins For Nutrition
Are Australian children relying on dietary supplements to complete their nutritional intake? That’s just one of the questions raised by a new report out today which reveals insights into the state of … [Read more...]
Launch of Governent funded website for parents raising kids with autism spectrum
The Federal Government and the Raising Children Network will today launch the national website for parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – … [Read more...]
No Sweat Parenting with Renee Mill
Sydney based clinical psychologist and mother of four, Renée Mill teaches parents to give themselves and their children a break with practical advice and by challenging common misconceptions about … [Read more...]
Natalie Imbruglia Visits Romania for WSPA
Romania is home to some of Europe's most neglected bears, held captive in appalling conditions for the sake of tourist entertainment. Singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia (pictured) travelled to … [Read more...]
Marriage and Relationships in 21st Century Australia
Social researcher Mark McCrindle gives a statistical analysis of Australian marriage and relationships in the new millennium. MARRIAGES ARE UP The number of marriages registered in 2007 (116,322) was … [Read more...]
Top MySpace Cyber Bullying Safety Tips
MySpace Australia has launched new cyber bullying safety tips and announced a partnership with Girlfriend Magazine and Boost Mobile to promote a new online ‘Code of Conduct: ‘Untag, Block, Delete’’ to … [Read more...]
Free legal resource on domestic violence at your local library
The State Library of NSW has just released the latest edition of its popular plain-English legal resource magazine, Hot Topics, available now at all NSW public libraries. People living interstate can … [Read more...]
Fire Up the Barbie Safely this Australia Day
The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) is urging the community to stay fire-safe during their Australia day celebrations. While it’s a long-held Aussie tradition to gather around … [Read more...]
Calculate the Costs of Running Your Car
NRMA Motoring & Services has made it easier for motorists to compare car running costs and plan budgets with the launch of its free online car operating and fuel costs calculator – located at … [Read more...]
We Are What Our Parents Ate, New Research Shows
Human cells have the ability to “remember” and replicate the effects on the body of a poor diet, providing a further clue as to why obesity and some diseases can run in families over … [Read more...]
How You Can Get Into The Spirit Of Australia Day
This Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2009, is more than a public holiday - it’s the day we come together as a nation to celebrate Australia and being Australian. There are many ways to celebrate … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Beat the Baby Boomer Blues
Millions of baby boomers headed toward retirement are losing sleep at night because in most cases, they have not taken the time to plan for what's next in their lives, according to Joan … [Read more...]
Food Manufacturers Commit to Limit Advertising to Kids
Major Australian based food and beverage manufacturers have, for the first time, publicly made available company action plans which spell out in black and white how and when they will market a range … [Read more...]
2009 the Year of Renovation
The financial turmoil of 2009 will see more Australians stay put and spend more money on renovating their homes to improve their financial position by adding value to their major asset - the family … [Read more...]
Don’t get ripped off this Christmas – tips to identify pirated material
At the height of Christmas shopping season, Music Industry Piracy Investigations (MIPI) and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) urge consumers to be vigilant when buying music … [Read more...]
Top 5 tips to keep thieves out of your home this Christmas
With the holiday season fast approaching it is important to ensure your home and contents are adequately protected against thieves. CommInsure, part of the Commonwealth Bank Group of companies, says … [Read more...]
Jobs in the Fashion Industry have never been easier to find
Jobs in fashion are some of the most sought after in the world and competition for positions vacant is fierce. Job candidates need to be in the right place at the right time to stay one step ahead of … [Read more...]
Plus Size fashion retailer City Chic opens in Sydney
Australia’s leading high end plus size fashion retailer brings hot new fashions to Westfield and other shopping centres across Sydney. In the last 12 months City Chic has been involved with modelling … [Read more...]
Save Money and Kilos this Christmas
Choosing the right foods can help keep a lid on the family budget and prevent excess weight gain this festive season, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). DAA spokesperson … [Read more...]
Watch a class of Guide Dog puppies grow: Give a Pup with Promise this Christmas
In with the spirit of giving this Christmas; people can choose a gift that helps change the life of a person with impaired vision; by sponsoring a class of gorgeous Guide Dog puppies through the Pups … [Read more...]
Money Magazine’s Best of the Best financial products
Money magazine has published it's 8th annual Best of the Best awards. Making or saving money in 2009 won’t be easy but it won’t be impossible either says Money Magazine, the nation’s leading … [Read more...]
New website for women who want to be more confident with money
New research released by ANZ reveals that talking about money is a taboo for women, with the overwhelming majority of Australian women (98%) saying that their money issues and concerns are off the … [Read more...]
Holiday activities that won’t stretch the budget
Parents already facing credit card debts from the traditional gift-giving season and dreading back-to-school costs are also facing the long summer holidays, which can be an expensive time. Just two … [Read more...]
Product Review: Sumo Omni by Sumo – Urban Lounge Gear
Product Details The Sumo Omni is a modern version of the bean bag and so is essentially a large sack filled with polystyrene balls. What makes the Sumo Omni different is that they have moved away from … [Read more...]
Christmas Dangers for Pets
RSPCA NSW is urging the public to take extra care of their pets over the Christmas and New Year period. From the warmer weather to the Christmas festivities, the silly season is full of potential pet … [Read more...]
Freedom in Your Own Skin
Over 30, still renting and don’t own a property? Can’t get to the gym due to relentless work commitments? Wish you’d travelled more but lacking in confidence? New research from Schick reveals these … [Read more...]