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Kids Advice Archive
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Kids and Finance: How much is too much?
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsKnowing how bad I am with my own money, I’m wondering when and “how much” (pun intended) to educate my children on the highs and lows of financial responsibility. Should... -
Back To School Struggles
Posted on February 5, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s the end of the holidays for our daughter and she’s just moved into a new year and a new class. So, how’s she coping? Well, in my experience children... -
Are Nannies (or Mannies) The Right Option For You?
Posted on February 1, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe modern day Mary Poppins comes in many guises. No longer the conservative, middle aged luxury limited to the wealthy. In fact, in today’s society your next nanny might even... -
Sibling Rivalry
Posted on October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment“Fight fight fight fight”… I can remember hearing the chants from the other boys in the playground. A common scene in most schools at some stage or another. 2 kids,... -
Is Your Child Gifted?
Posted on October 21, 2009 | 2 CommentsSorry to say this, but the answer is: no, probably not! Hey, I’m just being honest here. For some genetically embedded reason we all think that our kids are gifted.... -
Free Family Fun
Posted on October 15, 2009 | No CommentsSummer is coming (in Australia) and we’ve just finished the latest holidays here. During this time we have been busy scheming up fun stuff to do as a family so... -
Kids & Cursing
Posted on September 28, 2009 | 2 CommentsIt sounds like they come as a package doesn’t it? “Kids and Cursing”! And for many, that’s the reality. Especially, it seems, when they hit the tween and teen years.... -
Scolding Another’s Child
Posted on September 25, 2009 | No CommentsI read an article recently about a 61 year old man in Georgia who slapped a two year (not his own, and not even anyone he knew) in a shop... -
Parenting Technique – Does It Matter?
Posted on September 21, 2009 | No CommentsI’m in the process of reading Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt and – apart from being great read – there is a really interesting chapter about parenting. It’s entitled... -
Fussy Eaters – Kids & Food
Posted on September 8, 2009 | No CommentsFirst, let me take this opportunity to thank everyone that has written in, commented on articles, provided feedback, and just been reading and supporting us here at Practicing Parents. It...