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Jan3120190

Baby shower gift to treasure
A lot of questions come into the bokbo inbox and lately I’ve had a few from people asking what is…
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Nov102018

Why I love beautiful muslin baby wraps
When newborns are welcomed into this world our instinct is to keep them safe – which is where muslin baby…
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Oct242018

The unconditional love of grandchildren
in Family, On the BlogIt’s a generational thing. The bond between grandchildren and their grandparents can be so special, it often goes unrecognised until…
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Sep192018

There might be something down there!
in Raising KidsOne afternoon, a friend was hosting a backyard barbeque for some neighborhood families. A child called out to the other…
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Jun012018

The clichés are true – it takes a village to raise a child
Of all the clichés about raising a child, this one comes up trumps in the 21st century. Substitute the word…
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Apr192018

Sharing stories of safe sleep for babies
A sleeping baby is, in my opinion, one of the most precious and peaceful sights in the world. I love…
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Mar222018

The very real benefits of imaginative play
One of the great joys of my life is watching my little granddaughter make up games and use her imagination…
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Feb212018

Play is serious kids’ business
in Raising KidsDid you watch the sports’ stars play a game of tennis or cricket over the summer holidays? Or maybe you…
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Oct052017

Brain power – impacts of digital devices on toddlers
in Raising KidsBrain power – impacts of digital devices on toddlers My three-year-old daughter’s face wavers in shifting patterns of light from…
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Sep252017

Christmas decorations and gifts
in Gift IdeasChristmas decorations are on display in the major retailers across the country. We all know that this is a ploy…
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Sep042017

Baby sleeping bags are safe for newborns
Baby sleeping bags are safe for newborns is the latest advice from Red Nose, the Australian organisation founded to fund…
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Aug142017

Dream jobs of the future
Dream jobs of the future are unknown. Knowing what jobs our kids will have when they grow up is like…
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Jul292017

Our little people are learning how to be a grown-up
in Raising KidsOur little people are being just that… a smaller version of a grown-up. Then like the flick of a switch,…
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Jul212017

Childcare on tap. Multigenerational families on the rise.
in FamilyI have spent the last week pondering the issue of childcare in Australia. I shared a post – Australia’s childcare…
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Jul042017

☁️ Lessons of Clouds & Marshmallows…
Thoughts are clouds and you are the sky…Full of endless possibilities. Dreamlike, ethereal and perhaps a little unpredictable; do you…
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Jun282017

Teaching healthy hand washing habits
in Raising KidsI wash my hands frequently throughout the day for the simple reason that I hate being sick. I have bottles…
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Jun202017

Winter Retreat: A slower pace
Retreat noun | re-treat | ri-trēt Defⁿ: An act or process of withdrawing from what is difficult, dangerous or disagreeable.…
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Jun062017

Cold and flu symptoms nearly killed my little girl
in Raising KidsAs snot oozes from the noses of little boys and girls across Australia at this time of year, parents and carers…
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Jun042017

The battery doesn’t work
in Living GreenYou have one too. A kind friend or relative who will gift a toy that needs a battery – or two. They didn’t know…
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May292017

Friends wanted
in WellbeingMy iPhone buzzed. I looked down at the text message on the glowing blue screen. The words took a moment to…
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May172017

What a modern grandmother does
in FamilyAccording to my physiotherapist, I am a modern grandmother. His comment arose during a discussion we were having about the cost of…
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May142017

The cost of shopping addiction
in Living GreenWe’ve all noticed it when we’re shopping. Easter buns come out on Boxing Day and they’re available for months, accompanied…
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May012017

It takes a village…
in Raising Kids“It takes a village to raise a child…” And yet it’s something many of us so frequently forget. In a…
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Apr262017

Addicted to being busy.
in WellbeingBusy tunes me into the fast life and out of the connected life, the passionate life, the meaningful life. Busy…
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Apr182017

World Earth Day – 22 April
in Living GreenBokbo supports World Earth Day‘s call to action – environmental and climate literacy is the engine for advancing environmental and climate laws…
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Apr082017

Autumn and its Harvest Moon
in NatureEvery leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree…” ~ Emily Bronte “As the days wane, the nights…
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Feb152017

Six reasons to teach your toddler to paint
in Raising KidsIt’s never too soon to start and I have found there are six reasons to teach your toddler to paint…
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Jan312017

E is for Education: The right of every child
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela Every child deserves…
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Jan302017

Making the connections
Making the connection between my kids, the worth of my parenting efforts and my personal wellbeing wasn’t one I made automatically.…
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Jan202017

Beach, bucket or bath: Water play essentials
Children: 100% washable. Towel dry. Explorers. Scientists. Adventurers. Water play is all about letting the imagination run wild and free.…
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Jan162017

Learning to breathe again
Knowing when and how to breathe comes naturally, right? It is not always the case. Anxiety, stress, fear, shock are…
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Jan132017

Enrich your parenting experience
I remember that moment when I thought my job as a parent was nearly over. I had five years to…
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Jan102017

New year, new intentions…
in WellbeingNow that the excitement has settled for another Christmas/New Year period, it’s time to set your new intentions for YOUR…
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Dec052016

Less is more… meaningful.
in Living GreenIt’s just 20 days until Christmas is A.C.T.U.A.L.L.Y here. But if you’ve not yet finished your Christmas shopping, let alone…
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Nov302016

Seven ways to create a natural home…
in Living GreenSeven ways to create a natural home… A natural home is a healthier home – for you, your family and…
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Nov192016

Homegrown Spotlight: Tiny Twig
in Interviews, NatureFrom wriggly worms to beautiful butterflies, old life giving way to new it’s amazing what you can find at the…



