Monthly Archives: February 2012

Post Script to: When religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Hubby wanted me to clarify his position outlined in yesterday’s post on what to teach our children when one parent is a rabid atheist and the other is a believer an agnostic. He is not a believer. He also says … Continue reading →

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Navigating on faith – when religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

How do parents agree on a strategy on raising their children on matters of religion and atheism when one parent is a devout atheist and the other is a believer? Hubby and I are currently navigating those treacherous waters and … Continue reading →

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Dollarmites STILL around!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Remember school banking through the Commonwealth Bank? It was my very first savings account, when I was about 10 years old, from musty memory. I’d take my pocket money to school and what was left after I hit the tuckshop … Continue reading →

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Baby brain: parental influence limited

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Did you do flashcards with your baby? Did you play Baby Einstein videos to their glazed infant gaze? Was the nursery painted in synapse-stimulating primary colours? Nah, me neither, but I thought about it. And felt guilty for not doing … Continue reading →

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Important Gonski report drowns in fluff

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Before all this leadership spill flooded the news pages and television screens, a report into school funding reform was handed down. The Gonski report was released last week and is of paramount importance to the country as a whole as … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday – Bakers Delight vouchers!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

It’s Freebie Friday and this week I’m giving away three Bakers Delight vouchers valued at $10 each. Looking for some tasty lunchbox solutions? Then try a few of the ideas I suggested this week, or visit your local bakery for … Continue reading →

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