How to Host a Successful Kids Party
How to Host a Successful Kids Party I'm all about no fuss, no mess, easy and cheap kids birthday parties. I've done parties in the back yard, parties in the park and sleep overs,...
Parenting Hints and Tips
Top 5 Swimming Lesson Questions Answered
Top 5 Swimming Lesson Questions Answered We get lots of questions here at Wide Bay Kids on lots of subjects. One that pops up all the time is swimming lessons.........luckily we know the lovely...
Chocolate Playdough
Chocolate PlaydoughThe children that attend our Wide Bay Kids Playgroup absolutely love playdough. I get such a kick out of watching their imagination unfold whilst making all sorts of playdough creations. My Wide Bay...
No Cook Playdough Recipe
No Cook Playdough RecipeHere is my all time favourite no cook playdough recipe. Play dough gets made nearly every week at our house. The kids love creating and making and I also make it...
Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders??
Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders?? As a parent there is nothing more frustrating than spending time cooking a delicious and nutritious meal only to be met with “I don’t like that!”, “That’s yuck!”. And,...
5 Positives about Naplan
5 Positives about Naplan I used to have really mixed emotions around Naplan, but the longer I have been studying the more benefits I can see from large studies like this........not that I think...
Why are Schools still bothering with Homework?
Why are Schools still bothering with Homework? Homework is always a hot topic within my circle of friends and definitely something that constantly comes up at school pick-up chat time. My opinion on homework...
5 tips for a smooth transition into Prep
5 tips for a smooth transition into Prep Transitioning to Prep can be a daunting task for both parents and children.......but it does not have to be. I think by giving our kids as...
How to create strong language and literacy environments
How to create strong language and literacy environments Bundaberg Regional Libraries First 5 Forever program gives parents the tools to create strong language and literacy environments for children aged birth to five years. The...
Stuttering...Myths, Facts and Strategies
Stuttering....Myths, Facts and Strategies Stuttering......The Myths, The Fact and Strategies.......everyone ‘stutters’ a little..… when you’re tired, when you’re nervous, when you just can’t think of exactly what you want to say! Sometimes it can...
Fernys Top 6 Tips to Beat Reflux
Fernys Top 6 Tips to Beat Reflux My son suffered from reflux from a very young age........he was diagnosed at 3 weeks! His early diagnosis was down to one of my sister‘s previous experiences...
The curse of the early rising child!
I want a sleep in....... the curse of the early rising child! When babies are born, sleep and sleeping through the night - is something that dominates thoughts and conversations. Nothing in harder about...
Shaped Biscuit Recipe
Shaped Biscuit Recipe This is the fabulous recipe I used when I made personalised Father's Day biscuits for my Hubby. This recipe works well for all types of shaped biscuits. You could add spices such...
Father's Day Biscuits
Father's Day Biscuits With Father's Day coming up I wanted to try something new I'd been thinking about for a while. My husband loves biscuits and milk...........so I decided I would bake him a special Father's...
Bundaberg Day Stay Unit
Bundaberg Day Stay Unit Local charity, Bundaberg Health Services Foundation has provided funding for the set up of the Bundaberg Day Stay Unit, a new service aimed at helping babies and their carers. The Bundaberg Day...
