Navigating on faith – when religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

When religion, atheism and parenting collideHow 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 so far it’s a long way from smooth sailing.

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Dollarmites STILL around!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Saving the important lessonRemember 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 would go into my school banking envelope.  Well those school savings accounts are STILL around!! And now my children have one…

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Baby brain: parental influence limited

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Welcome to your child's brainDid 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 it. I even bought the flashcards! Good news…

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Important Gonski report drowns in fluff

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Gonski report makes crucial recommendationsBefore 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 well as to parents of children attending school. To me, the entire issue boils down to three simple questions…

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Freebie Friday – Bakers Delight vouchers!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Bakers Delight vouchersIt’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 some excellent breads and tasty treats that are sure to jazz up any lunchbox.

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Freebie Friday – The Conflict winners!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

The Conflict: Woman and MotherCongratulations to the two lucky winners of The Conflict: Woman and Mother, by French feminist Elisabeth Badinter. This is a fantastic read and one worth turning the telly off for and settling into the couch. The winners are…

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