Sesame Street to Swamps. The Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk,...
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk, Cairns[/caption] I admit it. My children get far too much screen time. The reason? My eldest son is particularly high drive, requiring stimulation...
View ArticlePlanning to travel internationally? You need travel insurance
Before delving into this post I want to remind people that this is a personal blog. I am not paid to advertise products or services. The following advise regarding the necessity of travel insurance...
View ArticleTrip planning for children with existing health issues
Our four year old has asthma. His illness, as well as the disruption it causes to our daily lives, influences decisions we make about travel. For example, we will only travel to places that have...
View ArticleZoo To You Wildlife Discovery Centre Cairns.
Zoo to You Wildlife Discovery Centre There is a new interactive wildlife experience in Cairns that our family is really excited about. Zoo to You Wildlife Discovery Centre is located at Pier Market...
View ArticleTravel vaccinations – what you need to know before traveling internationally
Apologies to readers that have seen this article before. It was lost as a result of blog disruption and I am re-posting it. For those traveling internationally, an essential issue to discuss with...
View ArticleHow to save money when traveling with kids.
My second child is about to turn two, meaning that when we fly I will need to cough up the cash for an extra plane ticket. In the next six months I have at least three trips planned – to attend a...
View ArticleTips for parents flying on their own with a baby or small child.
Some of you will have read a version of this post previously. It was removed from the blog as a result of hacking and I am re-posting. Although I am not a single parent I frequently travel as a lone...
View ArticleProtecting your baby or small child from harmful sun exposure.
Bub 2 asleep in his pram at Disneyland Temperatures are heating up in Australia, and with the school holidays here families are spending more time in the sun. Parents of babies and small children...
View ArticleHow to take your baby’s passport photo
Mouth open, only one ear showing, non-white background. This photo is one of our passport photo “fails” Ever tried to get a passport photo for a baby? It is not an easy task, I can assure you. The...
View ArticleFlight Centre guest blogger post. Handling jet lag with young children.
I started writing about travel with children as a consequence of a journey I took when my first son was still a young baby. The profound, profound sleep deprivation I suffered as a result of my son’s...
View ArticleTips for vacationing in the snow with small kids. Written by guest blogger...
Sledding and tobogganing is so much fun together, especially these ones, they steer well and have brakes! In three short weeks we will be together on the Chinese snow fields. We are not a snow family,...
View ArticleTop tips for exploring tropical north Queensland with young kids
We have three weeks left living in one of the most beautiful regions in Australia. We arrived with a seven month old baby and are now leaving with a five year old and a three year old. I really hope...
View ArticleThe baby and toddler tropical packing list
We love tropical holidays for a few reasons – plenty of time spent in the water, interesting flora and fauna, and often a diverse culture to experience. As well as the usual bits and bobs that you...
View ArticleEnjoying the Phillip Island penguin parade with little kids
Photo: Phillip Island Nature Parks They may be an iconic Victorian attraction however I was dubious about whether a visit to the Phillip Island penguin parade would work for our family. As I sat in...
View ArticleZoo To You Wildlife Discovery Centre Cairns.
Zoo to You Wildlife Discovery Centre There is a new interactive wildlife experience in Cairns that our family is really excited about. Zoo to You Wildlife Discovery Centre is located at Pier Market...
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