Spooktacular Safety Tips for Halloween
Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark to collect treats. Being mindful of potential hazards can help to make sure that everyone has a fun, spooky and safe Halloween. Holly (9) and her younger brother Connor (5), love Halloween and plan their costumes months […]
Choking or Gagging?
By Tiny Hearts Education Have you ever watched your child shove a whole bunch of food in their mouth, only to spit it out five seconds later? You’re not alone. Most parents believe this is their child choking and coughing it back up, but most of the time, your child is actually gagging. This reflex […]
Three hospital admissions in three months – Living life on a farm with four boys
There is never a dull moment at the Hallam household, especially when you add four fearless and adventurous boys under 9 years of age to the mix. Life is full of adventure living on their country farm, located in northern Victoria. Not a day goes by when the boys are not outside running free, playing in mud, helping […]
The Best Offence Is A Good Defence’ – Is Your Home Pool Defence Set For Summer?
Summer has arrived and the holidays are just around the corner, which means spending time relaxing and celebrating with family and friends. Before the festivities can start, there are a lot of things to cross off of your holiday checklist – organising presents, food, and holiday plans are often top of the list, however what […]
Gas safety in the home — a vital step to add into your home safety checklist
By Vanessa Robinson Date: 22/08/2018 On the 30th of May 2010, the life that I knew was instantly gone. It was a typical Saturday in May when I put Chase and Tyler to bed. The autumn nights were cold, and I left the gas heater on to keep the house warm. In the middle of […]
Trampoline safety
Do you have fond memories of the fun that bouncing away on the trampoline provided as a kid? If you do, you might also have some stories of injuries that happened while playing on or near the trampoline, or maybe even some scars of your own to show. Trampolines are a great way for children […]
Pedestrian Safety
Walking is part of our everyday lives, whether that be walking around the shops, walking to school or kinder with the kids, or taking a family walk to the park on a sunny afternoon with the dog. For children, taking their first step is a big milestone and a sign of their increasing independence. Once […]
Top 5 Tips for Poisoning Prevention
Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injury and hospital admissions for children in Australia, with the greatest risk for those ages one to three years. Many common household products can be harmful to children, these include medications, cleaning products, dishwasher powder, fertilisers, pesticides, bleaches and cosmetics. Here are our top 5 tips […]
Keeping your kids safe when visiting a farm
While the beach is a popular getaway spot during summer, the farm is a favourite all year round holiday spot for many Australian families. Visiting a farm can be an amazing opportunity for kids to learn, explore and play; there’s the fresh country air, wide open spaces and plenty of animals to see. For those […]
Our Valuables Should Never Be Left in the Car
Have you seen the video with former AFL champion Matthew Richardson about not leaving our valuables in the car? If not, you should check it out. This summer has seen some of the hottest days in Australia for the past two years. Leaving children unattended in cars is never safe, however in these sweltering temperatures, […]
