Parenting

    Centrelink benefits for single mums

    There are a lot of great educational benefits to homeschooling your child or teenager – but did you know that there are extra Centrelink benefits too? There are many reasons why families may wis ...

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    Single parent support groups

    Of all the challenges solo parenting can bring into your life, one thing is for certain- being a single parent can also bring isolation. When you’re parenting alone there’s a whole range of extra ...

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    COVID-19 Homeschooling questions

    With the majority of Australian school kids now being schooled at home for the very first time due to Coronavirus social distancing or schools closing, we asked one of Australia’s biggest  homescho ...

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    COVID-19 -  Family Court new update on custody arrangements

    Recognising that separated parents are in desperate need of guidance about how to manage custody arrangements as restrictions on daily life increase as a result of COVID-19, the Family Court and Feder ...

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    COVID19 lock down & separated parent access arrangements

    Last night after the Federal Cabinet meeting finished at around 9pm, our Government announced more changes to increase restrictions on the public’s movements and further limit what “non-essentialâ ...

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    Coronavirus and custody

    It’s a stressful, difficult time for all parents at the moment, with the threat of imminent school closures, changes to work arrangements and the general absence of our children’s favourite ch ...

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    What is the best age for a child to start swimming lessons?

    Single Mum Lifestyle Articles What is the best age for a child to start swimming lessons? Tanya Boys | Accredited swimming coach | 14 April 2016 One of the most common questions I am asked by parents ...

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    Pregnant Woman On The Beach

    Tips for Going Through a Pregnancy as a Single Mother Dr Zeenobiyah McGowan Ph.D | 29 April 2015 Share Here are some tips for going it alone and rocking single motherhood pregnancy! There are so many ...

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    Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace Lego Set release news

    SingleMum.com.au Toy Reviews Disney Frozen Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Palace new release in 2015 Parenting toy news and reviews | 12 October 2014 Share Brace yourselves, parents – here comes Fro ...

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    Australian Separation and Divorce Articles A mum and dad guide to parenting after separation Child-focused share parenting Mark Gallagher | Relationship Therapist and Psychotherapist | 20 August 2014 ...

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    Baby boy putting coin into a piggy bank

    Expert Opinion Panel Jason Bryce – Business & Finance Specialist Children’s bank accounts – which have the lowest fees? By Jason Bryce | 20 July 2014 Share Are the banks… ...

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    Amazing ad campaign every little and big girl should see!

    Single Parenting Amazing ad campaign every little and big girl should see! SingleMum.com.au | 01 July 2014 How does your daughter behave, when told to act “like a girl”? Share When we firs ...

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    Children who abuse other children

    Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development Children who abuse other children The overlooked child abuse Professor Freda Briggs | 02 May 2014 Professor Freda Brig ...

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    Asthma and Your Child

    SingleMum.com.au Single Parenting Articles Asthma and Your Child Childhood Asthma Update National Asthma Council Australia | 11 February 2013 Share The latest tips on how to best manage your childR ...

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    Pedophiles target single mums

    Is a Pedophile targeting your child? Pedophiles Groom Both the Child and the Family By Jayneen Sanders | 24 January 2014 Share It crucial to note that child sex offenders ‘groom’ both the ...

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    Great educational apps for primary school students

    Great educational apps for primary school students Rachel Hahn | 30 July 2013 Share Educational apps for primary aged children are a particularly popular way to encourage learning… In this moder ...

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    The sexualisation of children

    Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development The sexualisation of children Whatever happened to childhood? Professor Freda Briggs | 12 March 2012 Professor Freda B ...

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    Frankfurt by Foot: 5 Top City Attractions You Can Walk To

    Great iPads Apps to keep the kids busy on long trips Single parenting travel tips | Guest article | 21 February 2013 Share Don’t Be Afraid To Surrender The iPad To The Kids On Long Drives The iP ...

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    child and mother

    Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development Protecting children from sexual abuse Professor Freda Briggs | 4 February 2012 Paper presented for WA Education Depart ...

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    stranger-danger

    Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development How to arm your children against stranger danger Professor Freda Briggs | 30 December 2012 Share Although an estimated ...

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    royal-commission

    Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse Professor Freda Briggs | 5 December 2012 Share It is nine years since child p ...

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    Child Protection Begins At Birth

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development Child Protection Begins At Birth Exclusive – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Share “sex ...

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    What To Do When You Crave a Mummy 'Time-Out'

    SingleMum.com.au Regular Contributor Chaley-Ann Scott – Parenting Expert What To Do When You Crave a Mummy ‘Time-Out’ Single Parent Parenting Chaley-Ann Scott | 20 October 2012 Share ...

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    Child with mum

    SingleMum.com.au Single Parenting Articles Children with behavioural issues can get help ADHD – ADD – Dyslexia report Jason Bryce | 31 August 2012 Share Increasing numbers of children are ...

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    Helicopter Parenting

    SingleMum.com.au Parenting Articles SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development Helicopter Parenting Exclusive – The Freda Briggs Parenting ...

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    Dealing with temper tantrums

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Dealing with temper tantrums EXCLUSIVE – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development for SingleMum.com.au ...

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    Encouraging healthy sexual development in 5-8 year olds

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Encouraging healthy sexual development in 5-8 year olds EXCLUSIVE – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Devel ...

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    Cyber Bullying

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    Cyber Bullying

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Cyber bullying EXCLUSIVE – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development for SingleMum.com.au | 23 February ...

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    development

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Promoting healthy sexual development in pre-school children EXCLUSIVE – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child D ...

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    Dealing With Bullying

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Dealing With Bullying EXCLUSIVE – The Freda Briggs Parenting Series Freda Briggs – Emeritus Professor in Child Development for SingleMum.com.au | 10 F ...

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    How to get the kids eating healthy!

    SingleMum.com.au Expert Opinion Panel Dan Davis – Nutritional Therapist How to get the kids eating healthy! Dan Davis for SingleMum.com.au | February 17, 2011 AddthisShare I’m a huge fan of anyone ...

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    How Can I help my Child Through a Trauma

    How Can I help my Child Through a Trauma The following questions have come from concerned parents. We thank Liz Mullinar for taking the time to respond and assist us with providing this information. Q ...

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    You and Me Against the World Wendy LeBlanc | September, 2002 As I researched and wrote Naked Motherhood and its subsequent thesis, I oscillated between believing I was articulating the experiences of ...

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    The Three-Ring Circus: 5 Tips for Single Mums Who Work Chris Robertson If you’re a single mum who works, you probably don’t have a lot of time to read, so let’s get right to the poin ...

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    What Parents Should Do For Children To Do Their Best After Divorce? by: Ruben Francia Why do some children still do best after divorce and separation? Is there divorce parenting approaches that really ...

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    Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting by: Marta Dodd Researched through personal experience! by Marta Dodd Budget Your Money. Even if you are living payday to payday like most of us, knowing how ...

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    Why do we cry when our kids start school?

    Why do we cry when our kids start school? By Genevieve Quigley Article from Mother & Baby Magazine My eldest child, Ivory, is about to start school. Even as a type this I can feel the tears spring ...

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    Has Your Child Been Misdiagnosed For ADD/ADHD? Bonnie Terry Teachers and parents often jump to the wrong conclusion when a child is inattentive. They often think the child has ADD/ADHD. Parents may he ...

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    Juggling Dating and Children

    Juggling Dating and Children EMMA SPILLETT | 08 September 2010 Article from the Illawarra Mercury Share | Single parents often experience stigma about their dating choices, but there’s no reason ...

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