By Louise Kinross Got a kid three to five years old? Show them this video about Mixmups, a new British stop-motion animation show for kids that includes disabled characters. It was written by Rebecca Atkinson, a children’s TV producer who is partially sighted and partially deaf. The 52-part series is...
The holidays bring lots of days off from school and this can add to the stress of the season. We are here to help. Here are some of our old favorite holiday camps as well as a few new ones. Good luck finding a good fit and having some time...
This recommendation list is from an old contributor to A Child Grows. Some of the books on this list are not new anymore but they are also not what we see every day. New ideas are always welcome! _____________ When I was a full-time employee at Barnes and Noble (for...
You are probably reading this because you have recently separated and are starting out on your co-parenting journey wondering “where to from here?”. It’s complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Which is why, in this article, we discuss collaborative co-parenting. Can ex-lovers or ex-spouses ever really transition to be...
Jenna Reed-Cote and Katrina Darielle Valdez mapped the accessibility of Vancouver for people with disabilities as part of a research project. Photo by Alexa Fernando By Louise Kinross Nearly 60 per cent of public buildings and spaces in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa are not accessible to people with disabilities, or...
My senior year in high school was one of my life’s most joyful, exciting — but stressful — periods. I am a huge planner and pride myself on working hard to achieve my goals. While these qualities are often beneficial, they can make tasks like narrowing down a college list...
Embarking on the journey of pregnancy as a single mother? While the road may feel lonely, rest assured- you have a supportive community by your side. This article covers how to choose a care provider for your pregnancy. Pregnancy is a long nine months, and, when navigated alone, can feel...
The life of a single mother is naturally busy. (Apologies if that’s a huge understatement.) There are so many balls to juggle. From providing clean undies for your kids, to providing a roof over their heads, and everything in between. For this reason, stress relief for single mothers is not...
In this article we share with children books about anxiety because childhood anxiety is an ever-growing problem. In fact, according to Children’s Health: “In Australia, one in 14 children and young people (4 -17 years) experience an anxiety disorder.” So how can we help our children if they are showing...
I remember the time I set out to create the perfect routine that I vowed to follow for the rest of my life – an unusual endeavor for me, given that I had rejected countless routines like they were my mortal enemy. I believed in spontaneity and had feared that...
There’s no denying that being a single mum in this day and age is simultaneously one of life’s toughest gigs and one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll ever embark upon. From watching your little ones grow, to celebrating their milestones, the journey as a single mum is filled with...
The wonderful world of online shopping was made for the purchasing of undies. So much better to try them on in the comfort of your home alongside the outfits you plan to wear with them. In this article we delve in to find the best plus size underwear in Australia....
Key takeaways for caregivers A strong sense of identity can help children and youth build resilience and self-esteem to cope with challenges. Cultural identity is particularly impactful for young people who face adversities, such as Australian Aboriginal youth. Obstacles to building a strong cultural identity include repercussions of the history...
In this article, I discuss the important topic of what to put in your tool box if you are starting one from scratch. Of course, there are plenty of women who are DIY divas and already have enviable, fully-stocked tool boxes. I take my hat off to you all as...
Contents: Many years ago, when I separated from my ex, I went through various emotions: Fear before leaving Liberation when I first left Isolation when the dust settled I would have done anything to stumble across some single parent support groups. Until a couple of years ago, I felt like...
Contents: As a mother who has braved the bustling streets of Australia’s harbour city with my brood, I’ve discovered heaps of free activities for kids in Sydney. I’d love to share them so you can plan your trip without taking out an emergency holiday loan (don’t ever do this!). Sydney,...
Ever since I can remember, I’ve chewed or picked at something. My mom tried to get me to quit when I was a kid, but this was back in the early 1970s, when body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) weren’t exactly a hot topic of conversation. My mom was clever though, and...
You split up. It’s over. It doesn’t matter who instigated the break up, it’s done. So, why do you have an overwhelming urge to stalk your ex? Breakups are rarely clean. They are never easy and it can be really to hard to let go. I mean, going out with...
By Louise Kinross Last night I watched the new HBO documentary about Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double on the Harry Potter films: David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. You may have seen the trailer. David was a teen gymnast hired to do dangerous stunts for then 11-year-old Daniel in 2000. Ten...
In this article, I talk about how, as a shared parenting couple, you can help your children live happily between two homes. Of course, in a perfect world, co-parenting wouldn’t look like our own special screening of The Shining. Instead, we’d all sign the divorce papers, stick to our commitments and...
