As a doctor my heart sinks every time a parent asks for help managing a child that is a fussy eater. I know what advice they require: -Serve meals “family” style with at least one option on the table you know the child will eat. -Use a sticker chart to reward the child for…
I can count on one hand the number of international destinations we can fly to from Cairns via a direct flight. So when China Eastern Airlines commenced flying between Cairns and Shanghai I was keen to give them a go. Based in Shanghai China Eastern flies to America, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Europe, as…
China is becoming increasingly recognised as an exciting and manageable destination for families traveling with children. We were lured by the promise of snow in the north and the spectacular Harbin Snow and Ice Festival. Reassurance that China is becoming increasingly Westernised also put me at ease. I was an intrepid traveller prior to having…
We are currently enjoying China’s icy north at Club Med Yabuli, and I can’t wait to share my experiences on the blog when I return. In the meantime it is a pleasure to host this article by guest blogger Amanda Woodward. Amanda Woodward is a Victorian mum of two and the creator of www.familyfriendlyaccommodation.com.au –…
At the risk of sounding a little silly I am going to share this tip – simply because it works with my boys and may help other parents out there. One of the difficulties we face when traveling with small children is their early wake time – frequently 5 am. The options for entertaining boisterous…
In three short weeks we will be together on the Chinese snow fields. We are not a snow family, and, truth be told I am a little nervous about taking my tropical kids to the snow. I asked good friend and ski mama extraordinaire Sam Lee if she would put together a few tips to help us prepare…
A big thanks to my friend Sam for letting me in on this tip. In preparation for our upcoming flight to China we just purchased children’s sized headphones to use on the plane. My boys often struggle with the airline supplied adult sized headphones or ear plugs which are uncomfortable for them. Child sized headphones…
When I want to book accommodation in a warm location I prioritize hotels with a lagoon pool. By lagoon pool I mean a pool with sloping edges rather than an abrupt ledge into the water. These are two of my favourite lagoon pools in Cairns North Queensland. The first is free to the public…
When I became a mum it didn’t occur to me to stop traveling. We took our eldest son on his first plane journey when he was aged 7 weeks to meet my beloved grandmother. We journeyed off on a round the world trip when he was aged 3 months. Trial and error during our…
I want to talk the good, the bad and the ugly about the three major Australian Airlines when it comes to flying with a toddler. In my professional life I advocate a scientific evidence-based approach to decision making. No scientific evidence to be found here though folks, just the opinion of a mum that has…