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4 Things Your Childcare Centre Must Have

Mar 22 2015

Few things elicit a sense of horror as much as the thought of leaving your child with a group of strangers. Though childcare centres are professionally-trained groups of strangers, this can still be a daunting task. If you’re not sure where to start, below are a few suggestions for what to look for when choosing a childcare centre for your family. 1. Professional Cleaners It doesn’t matter how hygienic and attentive the childcare staff may be. At the end of the day, children are small yet potent germ-machines, and even the most diligent childcare worker cannot watch every activity of every child in the centre. If they take the health of their young charges seriously, they should have professional, specialist cleaners like AMC Commercial Cleaning at the premises on a regular basis. And don’t feel embarrassed to ask about this – just remember that if your child gets sick, you…

5th wedding anniversary

Aug 21 2014

Today marks 5 years of marriage and 5th wedding anniversary for Mr C and myself. 5 whole years. We have actually been together for 12 years; I was 15 when we first decided to be boyfriend and girlfriend and it feels like a lifetime ago. (That makes me 27 years old now for those who are currently doing the maths.) I say it feels like a lifetime ago because so much has happened in those 12 years. We have moved nine times including an interstate move where we knew absolutely no one, had 3 feral beautiful children (still have them somewhere actually), we built a house and somewhere along the way we got married. Today we are celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary in style, the exact same way we have for the past 3 (maybe even 4) years. I will be at home with the kids and he will be at…

The Pests You May Find In Your Home

Feb 27 2014

Unfortunately, Australia has a warm climate that provides perfect conditions for many household pests. Many people are unaware of the number of different pests that may be lurking in their homes. Although it is an unsettling thought, just because you don’t see the signs of a pest infestation, does not mean they are not there. So here are some of the most common pests found in Australian homes. Cockroaches Like flies, cockroaches can carry many diseases and germs on and in their bodies due to the fact they spend a lot of time in rubbish piles, compost heaps, and dirt. If they are carrying these germs and then walk over food preparation benches, food, cutlery, or cooking equipment, in the home, they can pass theses germs on to humans. These germs can cause illnesses such as: salmonellosis, shigellosis, gastroenteritis and hepatitis A. Flies Flies are particularly common during the summer…

How to Keep Your Kids Safe From the Harsh Summer Sun

Jan 30 2014

Summer is an exciting time for kids. It means running around outside under the sprinkler, building sandcastles at the beach with friends and cooling off with a refreshing ice cream. Keep your child’s summer untainted by sunburn by following these few safety tips. Protect their skin Sunburnt skin ruins summer fun. Teach your child early on how to be sun smart; then they can enjoy the benefits of a healthy Vitamin D dose and not suffer the associated pain of itchy, peeling and painful burnt skin. The first step is to engrain habits early. Make a routine, do each task in the same order every time. Sunscreen should be SPF 30+ and be applied at least 20 minutes before going outside and reapplied every 2 hours thereafter. Get your child used to wearing sunglasses from an early age and make it fun by purchasing bright colours, or let them choose…

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