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Is It Ever Okay To Slap Kids?
I don’t know about you but I get a bit tired of hearing the old argument – “I got slapped as a kid and it never did me any harm!” Well, my brothers and I …
10 ideas for helping with your family finances
We all know we need to make every penny go much further these days but spending time on your family’s finances can seem like a daunting task. I thought it might be useful to come …
Is it Right Or Wrong To Have A Baby’s Ears Pierced?
It was interesting to see the amount of heated comments and the level of anger and passion many people feel about this subject when KidStart asked this question on Facebook on Tuesday.
The responses ranged from …
“The rich are going to have to do a greater share” says Bill
I started my day with a bit of a bounce this morning after listening to Bill Gates extol the joys of philanthropy. Bill Gates almost as famous for his charitable donations as he is for …
What’s Your Bargain Beauty Secret?
Back before I had kids I was a beauty writer and beauty addict. I couldn’t get within two metres of a beauty hall without buying something ridiculously expensive. In fact I once bought a pot …
Procrastination is the thief of time – and it doesn’t do your bank balance any good either
Ok, so when are you going to do your tax return? Come on, you’re reading this so you’re already on line, which is a start, and much as we at LivingwithKids love and cherish our …
Routines For Kids: Are You For Or Against?
Children who grow up without a daily routine at home do worse at school says new research from The Prince’s Trust.
The study from the youth charity found those with poor exam grades are twice as …
Children face a bleak 2012
Children face a bleak 2012
Once upon a time we were brought up with the reassuring thought that, however bad things got, we could all rely on having a safety net. If you lost your home, …
My name is Amanda, a journalist and mum of four. I have been writing about family finance since my first baby was born. I will be sharing my financial triumphs and hiccups with you and helping ensure KidStart helps you find the smartest ways to save.
I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful. 
