The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has called for full support for all mothers feeding their baby in public. ‘Seeing mothers breastfeed their babies is an important step to breastfeeding success’, said ABA’s spokesperson, Jessica Leonard. ‘Breastfeeding mothers should feed their babies however they feel comfortable and not feel any pressure to meet other people’s expectations [...]
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) welcomes the publication of Infant Feeding Guidelines by the National Health and Medical Research Council saying it gives greater certainty to parents on infant feeding milestones. ‘These Guidelines access a comprehensive body of the latest research. Importantly, the Guidelines give greater certainty to parents, health professionals and the community about [...]
Three years ago, when I was on my children’s school council, I broached the subject of sexual abuse prevention education. I asked my fellow committee members why we did not have such program in our primary school. No-one gave me a satisfactory answer, and time and time again the topic was placed to the bottom [...]
Dr. Freda Briggs AO Nobody loves a child who has temper tantrums, least of all tantrums in public places. Tantrums involve spectacular explosions of rage, frustration and even vomiting or violence. Children ‘lose it’. They scream, stiffen or thrash their limbs, arch their backs and fall on the footpath or floor. Some hold their breath [...]
Digital Kids Today’s children need to learn how to manage their media use from a very young age. Our children, digital natives, are growing up in a world immersed in digital technologies and screens: iPads, TVs, computers, gaming consoles, techno-toys, DVD players in cars, just to name a few. These technologies will not be [...]
Jack has toppled Cooper after a three-year reign as the most popular boy’s name registered for 2012 in Queensland.* For girls, Ruby has once again returned as the state’s number one name after Sophie overtook her in 2011. Charlotte was pipped at the post for the second time since 2007. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice [...]
Here are some great ways to keep our kids cool this summer. 1. Water Pistols – always a hit with kids fill them up and let them loose, even mum and dad can get in on the act and make it even more fun. I find my boys love getting us wet! 2. Homemade Ice [...]
In a recent, highly publicised case in the USA, a mother and a grandmother of a nine year old girl, decided to deal with the little girl’s bully by confronting him on the school bus. It did not end well. In this video today, I share with you why parents need to be adults if [...]
So a note comes home from school asking for volunteers to help sew costumes for your child’s school musical. Did you know that what you do next can impact on your child as they grow to be teenagers? In a study published recently in the Archives of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the benefits of ‘good [...]
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As parents we need to understand our children and their development, most parents will agree they understand the physical development milestones for their children, and there is a wealth of information available for this. However many parents readily admit they have little knowledge of a child’s emotional and psychological development. Breaking Free believes parents need [...]
