Families
Extra-curricular Pain For Those Without Funds
The discussion was with single mums on limited incomes. The topic was providing their kids’ with opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. The consensus was just how difficult it can be to make it happen. The lack of participation by children from lower socio-economics was profound according to a study recently released by the University of South Australia’s Health and Use of Time Group.
Living Alone is a Norm
People seem surprised when they learn just how many Australian live alone. At the moment one in four Australian households are inhabited by only one person. And it is predicted that within a decade this will increase to on in three households. Read the rest of this entry »
If Only Kids Would Experiment (With Food)
The biggest issue mums say they face in feeding their kids has little to do with nutrition. Getting the right formulation of vitamins, fresh fruit, veggies and balance is one thing. More pressing at the dinner table is just getting kids to eat.