Parenting Australia – SEPTEMBER 2010
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Childhood immunisation and child care
Immunisation is generally accepted as being one of the best ways of reducing the likelihood of children being infected by serious diseases, such as whooping cough, hepatitis and polio. While it is not...
Newsletter Archive
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August 2010
24th - Central Coast Special
17th - Immunisation
10th - Reading Eg...
Poll
Do you intend to or have you already fully immunized your child?
Featured Product & Competitions
WIN an ERGObaby Performance Carrier
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Competition closes Sept 3rd 2010
WIN 1 of 5 copies of “My Dad's Got Mojo”
Mojo dad, Gary Bertwistle and author of best selling Who Stole My Mojo? says his latest book on Mojo parenting is more about ‘dad development’ than ‘child development’. It shows fathers how to set the right tone, example and environment for t...
Latest Blog
Immunisations
I’ve never been one to buy into the debate about whether to immunise or not. Possibly because I grew up with a nurse as a mum, and it was just a given. Ah, and have such fond memories of having jabs in the bum, alongside my brother.
Snooze or lose!
I’ve discovered there aren't many guarantees with parenthood, but one is you suffer your fair share of sleep deprivation. Before children, I took it for granted I’d sleep until the alarm rang. Occasionally I’d have a restless night, but I always knew I could catch up.
Favourite Books
While our sons aren’t reading yet, they do enjoy reading. Both love climbing on to Harvey’s or my lap with a book so we can “read a story”. When it’s finished there’s always a sly little grin from Noah as he asks for another story, and another, and another until we say no. Ethan, too you...
How Much Are You Getting?
I got about 5 last night. I prefer 8, but it doesn’t always happen. Mostly I function on about 7. How much are you getting? Nothing changes your sleep habits like bringing home a baby. A new study of 1000 UK parents (source) has revealed that parents miss out on an average of SIX MONTHS SLEEP duri...