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There’s literally only one rule to Hat Club

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AFR TV | How to balance work and family life

No nonsense parent educator Danielle Mantakoul shares her top tips.

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http://mummyweekly.com.au/eggy-rice-balls/

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making dreamcatchers with the kids

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mmm, self-saucing...

http://www.mummyweekly.com.au/self-saucing-chocolate-christmas-sponge

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Why Children Misbehave: 8 Reasons and 8 Solutions

Why Children Misbehave: 8 Reasons and 8 Solutions by Erin A Kurt.

because, let's face it, it's their job!

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homework on the windows? sure why not, and the kids seem to love it!

http://www.mummyweekly.com.au/the-chalk-making-homework-heaven

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Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables

I know. It can be hard. They are stubborn. And eating veggies has almost the same stigma as going to the dentist. But there are a few hints and tricks that can help get them to scoff the healthy stuff.

The hidden factor:

2 words:  GRATE and HIDE. They won't know it's there if they can't see it, so the theory goes anyway. Throw the vegetables in with whatever you are cooking up, or flip them in a batter. You can even mix them with an egg and fry them in the pan.

Grow your own:

I've found that the kids are always up for eating something they grew themselves, even if they don't love the taste, they might just force it down cause they put the effort into 'making' them. I know this isn't a quick fix, but if you're interested you will find you get a lot out of it. I love my garden, as embarrassing as that is. 

Add a sauce:

Even if it feels defeatist, add a sauce. Tomato, gravy, white sauce, BBQ, sweet and sour, anything will do. Anything to get them eating those yummy nutritious foods, I wouldn’t advise letting the kids pour their own though, that’s just asking for trouble.

Fun names:

Kids are kids. Ask them to tidy their rooms and they pull a face. Challenge them to a 'putting things away race' and they are all for it. Food can be the same. Try to think of some fun names for foods, for example in our house Broccoli is known as 'little trees' and Brussel Sprouts are 'baby cabbages'. See what you can come up with  :)

Stick with what they like:

Don't make a rod for your back, if you have found something that they love, stick to it. Variety is good, yes, trying new things yes, but not at the cost of the ‘eat your veg’ battle. As they get older they will become more adventurous with food. I'm 36 and have just discovered that I like dried apricots

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Looming...

I haven't started my Christmas shopping yet *gulp* #amitheonlyone

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http://www.mummyweekly.com.au/eggy-christmas-bells.html

come on, you can't be sick of Christmas craft already!  ;)

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The Baby Abandoned in a Drain

This week Sydney was rocked by the news story of the baby abandoned in a drain. A desperate decision has changed their lives forever.

Still don't understand why the mother was asked to give it a name :(

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If you don't have a chimney, now is the time to post that key to Santa. 4 Weeks to go!

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Potatoes in the Santa Sack

Potato’s in the Santa sack may sound good in theory to many. After all, no matter what your child’s currency, age or sex, what kid wants a potato instead of a present. We can easily believe it’s pretty much a guaranteed lesson.

Is Christmas really a time for learning lessons and punishment? Would you really do it? 

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REALIZING IT'S ALREADY DECEMBER

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Start your own Traditions

The word tradition pretty much means the handing down of, usually meaning from generation to generation. Looking back on childhood, I honestly can't think of any traditions either passed down or created by my parents. Sure there would be things that we would do each year, but they never had a sense of tradition about them. Well I am taking matters into my own hands, and starting some traditions of my own.

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Taco Tuesday with a twist...

http://www.mummyweekly.com.au/taco-cups