Mom Tips

A Country Garden is a Montessori early learning childcare centre in Toowoomba, grounded in the philosophy that children should guide their own learning. Between the ages of three and four, your child will be naturally curious, rapidly absorbing information and applying their new-found knowledge wherever they can. The Lemon Grove at A Country Garden is specifically geared towards children in this age group.

Did you know that having children screaming in a moving car is more dangerous than using a cell phone while driving?

This was the conclusion of a study done by researchers from Australia’s Monash University. The researchers established that children are a dozen times more distracting to a driver than using a mobile phone while in control of a moving vehicle.

Such conclusions lead to an important question. Are parents better off allowing more than usual screen time to keep children busy and less distracting inside a car? 

This is the question we attempt to answer in this article. We start by defining screen time and scream time. We then focus on the effects of screen time on children. Finally, we provide some tips on how you can take advantage of screen time to keep children happy when taking a road trip.

What is Screen Time?

Few jobs are more enjoyable than being a parent. The average parent is extremely proud of their children and wants to share their talents and accomplishments. One of the best ways to let all of your friends and family members know more about what your child is up to is by posting on social media.

Many people suffer from stretch marks on parts of their bodies. Although they’re natural, you might be self-conscious about them. You would prefer them to go away and never come back again. 

Moms know better than anyone how difficult it can be to juggle competing priorities, overly burdened schedules and the needs and wants of others. There are often far too many things to do than there is time in the day. While days can often feel busy and harried, organizational strategies and life hacks can make each day feel significantly more manageable. If you are a busy mom who wants to optimize organization at home, here are a few must-know tips.

As a busy mom, you're constantly on the run, and you often tend to neglect yourself as you care for your family. This hectic pace could backfire on you, though, and it's important to protect your health so that you can keep up your energy and support your spouse and kids. Read on for physical and mental fitness tips and tricks to help you become a healthier mom.

As a busy mom, you're constantly on the run, and you often tend to neglect yourself as you care for your family. This hectic pace could backfire on you, though, and it's important to protect your health so that you can keep up your energy and support your spouse and kids. Read on for physical and mental fitness tips and tricks to help you become a healthier mom.

Getting ready to go back to school is an exciting time of year. Kids are eager to see their friends while parents are shopping for school clothes and supplies. One aspect of school preparation that cannot be overlooked is health. Keeping kids healthy is a top priority for parents as they prepare to return to school. Following a few guidelines can help ensure that kids return to school active and prepared.

Safety First

Keeping children busy outside of school helps them to learn social etiquette and how to establish healthy boundaries. No matter the activity, safety, and health is always the main concern. Active children often get nicks and bruises; however, broken bones, subluxation, and other serious injuries can also happen. The idea of safety first is to minimize the risk of injury

Moms are busy. It really does not have to be said; it is well-known. Many moms face their busy days feeling as if they barely have the energy to make it through. If this is you, you are not alone. A lot of mothers are facing the same challenge and wondering how to overcome it. As mothers, ultimately, you must take care of yourself if you want to be able to take care of your children and the other people in your life whom you love. 

When it comes to expert multitaskers, the first person you think of is likely your mother. Mom, after all, juggled everything from packing school lunches to dressing your brother and moderating a business meeting on Zoom simultaneously. How did she do it?