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As parents, we often dream of nurturing our children’s talents, helping them discover that one thing that truly ignites their spirit. For me, one of the biggest challenges has been trying to pinpoint what my six-year-old’s true passion might be. Beyond the magnetic pull of the TV screen or the hypnotic glow of the tablet,…

It’s the call every working parent dreads. The phone buzzes, you see the childcare centre’s name flash on the screen, and your stomach does a little flip. Today was our day to get that call. Our three-year-old, we were told, was running a bit of a temperature on and off and was generally “a bit…

There are many parenting phases you expect. The sleepless nights, the toddler tantrums, the endless negotiations over screen time. Our six-year-old has been a master of many of these, he can be annoying, a persistent nagger, and would happily spend his entire life watching TV if we let him. But through it all, he’s generally…

Money and maths. These are two subjects that will follow our children for their entire lives. The more we can help them understand the core concepts, how to save, when to spend, and what’s truly worth it, the better prepared they will be for the future. After all, like it or not, our world revolves…

We all know the cost of living has skyrocketed. There isn’t a single person who hasn’t stood at a checkout, looked at the total on the screen, and thought, “Hang on, I’m sure I’m paying more and getting less.” I know I’ve had more than my fair share of double takes while at the checkout.…

For those of you who are blissfully unaware, or perhaps whose little ones haven’t yet reached the hallowed halls of primary school, let’s talk about Book Week. It sounds innocent enough, right? A whole week dedicated to celebrating the joy of reading! What could possibly go wrong? Well, like many seemingly simple childhood celebrations, Book…

When it comes to feeding our little ones who have started their journey with solid foods, it can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield of opinions and dietary philosophies. Everyone knows about the food pyramid and what the recommendations are, but with more and more people adhering to various diets, from vegan to paleo and…

There are certain words that, when uttered, can send a shockwave of pure, unadulterated excitement through our household. “Pancakes” is one of them. For a while now, our six-year-old and three-year-old have been campaigning for them with the dedication of seasoned lobbyists. So, when we saw a promotion running yesterday for The Pancake Parlour, we…

Mental health is a huge and important topic, but it’s one we often don’t discuss nearly enough, especially when it comes to the journey of parenthood. While the stigma is slowly lifting in our society, for new parents, opening up about their struggles can feel incredibly difficult. Over a series of posts (mental health is…

A Tale of Two Siblings: The Great Wrap War It was one of those classic Melbourne afternoons where the rain doesn’t just fall, it pours. I’d just picked up my six-year-old from school, and despite our best efforts with an umbrella, we were both soaked by the time we got home. As we squelched through…

Introduction: The “Cup of Coffee Index” Let’s talk about the cost of living. It’s a topic on everyone’s mind at the moment, and I have a little something I call the “Cup of Coffee Index” to measure it. I remember when a regular cup of coffee was $3.50, maybe $4. If you were at a…

It’s late. The kids are finally, blessedly, asleep. You have a few precious moments to yourself, and you spend them doing what so many of us do… doom scrolling. As you browse, an ad pops up. It’s a pretty little flowery dress with see-through frills and a few tastefully placed sequins. It even features that…

A Dispatch from the Front Lines of Sibling Squabbles If you have more than one child, you know there are two distinct states of being in your home: a beautiful, harmonious peace that makes your heart swell, and the chaotic, nonsensical noise of two (or more!) tiny humans arguing over absolutely nothing at all. In…

Screen Time: Then and Now I remember when I was growing up, which would have been many years ago now, screen time was already a hard-fought battle. My parents had a clear rule: if we finished our homework and did our chores, my sibling and I would get a grand total of three hours of…

Welcome back to As We Grow! This is a blog written by a parent, for parents, navigating the incredible journey of watching our kids grow up. And let’s be honest, one of the first and most constant realities of that journey is… nappies. Lots of nappies, a mountain of nappies in fact! Seriously, its a…

Welcome to the As We Grow blog! We’re so glad you’re here. This is a space written by parents, for parents, who are right there with you in the beautiful, chaotic, and wonderful journey of helping our kids grow up. Parenting in a Fast-Paced World While we teach our children all about lifeOur children teach…