Good food makes one happy. It’s a mystery how food can provide comfort in our weary or poignant days. And one of the consoling fares is soup. Soups are great to keep you warm on a cold weather or served as an appetizer to a hearty meal or just something that will keep you company […]
How a poor diet affects children’s behaviour
Feeding kids is a challenge. Mothers and caregivers often have a difficult time making their kids eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. On the contrary, families who are not abundantly blessed with food struggle on how to provide their growing children with the proper vitamins and minerals. Although these are two different scenarios that […]
Encouraging your child’s imagination
Babies were born with 100 billion brain cells. As he approaches the toddler stage, his nervous system has already created countless connections that will aid him in his cognitive abilities. Like a seed that is nurtured to grow into a big tree, the key to transforming these connections into networks is through the repetition of […]
Bullying in the playground
At some point in one’s childhood or adolescent life, he or she became a victim of bullying in the playground. Or the other way around, he or she was the bully in the playground. Bullying is behavior done in isolation such as in the playground where nobody was there at the time the incident happened. […]
Keeping children occupied in the school holidays
Children often complain and die of boredom during the school holidays and keeping them occupied can be a challenge. Here are Kidding’s suggestions for keeping children occupied during school holidays: • Teach or enroll them in a cooking class. Give them the benefits of learning how to cook even the simplest and basic dishes. Developing […]
Four vegetables to grow with the kids in autumn in your climate
Growing your own vegetables is a wonderful activity to do together with your kids. As they watch your veges grow they’ll be keen to get them on their plates. They’ll learn a lot too, about eating with the seasons, how plant life works, and how much better fresh food tastes. All this will help set […]
Kids on holiday: you can’t look past the Margaret River region
Many of the gourmet attractions in the Margaret River region of WA know the winning combination for families – make the kids happy and you’ll make the parents happy. If you are planning your next family holiday, consider WA’s Margaret River region for not only its miles of pristine beaches but also these top four […]
Two different types of classics: music for the whole family
The ABC online shop has some classic music treasures for the whole family to love. Here is a review of just two that you may not have thought of over the more popular kids music choices. 1. Classical music collection for kids ABC Classics has put out a fantastic collection of tracks designed as an […]
How to instantly get toxic chemicals out of your kid’s lives
Early last year environmental researchers Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie struck a cord with Australian parents promoting their book Slow Death By Rubber Duck. By pointing out the scary brew of toxic chemicals we unknowingly exposure our kids to each day, their book has changed some how many households operate, without much hassle. For you […]
How to get the kids out of the house and into nature
Are the kids spending far too much time in front of the television or playing computer games? Why not make an appointment with nature this weekend instead? Getting the whole family out in the great outdoors not only gets everyone their fresh air and exercise fix, it will go a long way towards helping your […]