Author: DarwinFamilyLife

My name is Amy and I am Mumma to four kiddos two girls and two boys! I call my life a happy chaos!! I started Darwin Family Life and this blog because I love Darwin and we chose to raise our family here. I am a long term Territorian and I wanted to share my tips and advice with new and existing families. Darwin Family life also link families, the community and small businesses together. Connect with Darwin Family Life on our website, Facebook page (@darwinfamilylife) closed Facebook group - Darwin Family Life Community Hub and Instagram @darwinfamilylife.

The daily grind of Motherhood

the daily grind of motherhood
The daily grind of Motherhood. When you have little ones, the daily grind of day in and day out can be relentless. But it will soon change, everything is a stage and a phase and the little ones will soon grow a little more and need you a little less. Have you ever sat and flicked through photos and remembered moments. Ones you may have forgotten? The good, the bad, the challenging times. The beauty of social media these days is the good old Facebook memories and other apps and things that prompt our memories. I am so grateful for these snippets of my past mothering days because having 3 little ones under 2 in the beginning life was pretty blurry.

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Our Mum bodies – Mum body image after having kids

Mum body image

Mum body image. It is a thing. I have chatted to other Mum’s and it is a common theme but not many people talk about it openly. It is accepting your body and how it changes and looks after babies. I personally have struggled in the past and still occasionally struggle with my Mum body image – which I will talk about my own struggles in this blog. After having children one of the most difficult adjustments can be in accepting your post-baby body. If you are struggling with your mum body image, check out our tips on a little bit of self-acceptance.Continue Reading →

Teaching photography to your kids

teaching photography to your kids

Teaching photography to your kids is a fun exercise. You get to spend time with them and bond. You are encouraging them to be interested in a new hobby which they will enjoy. In today’s world where kids are constantly at home on the computer, iPad or mobile phone playing games; it is very important to teach them a hobby that will get them out of the house into nature and allow them to explore their surroundings.

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Fannie Bay Super Pizza – Kids Eat FREE deal family friendly restaurant

Fannie bay super pizza

Fannie Bay Super Pizza is an amazing kid friendly restaurant. As a Mum to four young kids I know taking kids out to dine at a restaurant can be challenging and tricky most of the time. Will the kids like the food, will the kids be too noisy or messy, will it be too busy, is the place family friendly? What do they have to keep my kids entertained or will I have to put an Ipad or my phone in front of them to keep them busy. Fannie Bay Super pizza ticks all the boxes for a family friendly restaurant and it is fast becoming a favourite place for my family to go to.

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Darwin October School Holidays 2018 Guide

Darwin October School holidays

Darwin October School holidays 2018 are fast approaching! We will now have two weeks break in October for Darwin public schools (previously only 1 week). Starting Saturday 29th of September until Sunday 14th October (Private and Independent school holidays may be slightly different – please check with your school). Darwin Family Life has rounded up some of the fantastic options that are free (or affordable) activities to do with your kids these school holidays!

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Kid friendly baking with Adventure Snacks

kid friendly baking

On the weekends I like to do some baking at home. Even better if it is a kid friendly baking recipe! I love a good recipe where I can get my kids involved and helping. Adventure Snacks has an awesome range of Make at Home mixes which create the easy opportunities to whip up healthy treats for the whole family. The Make at Home mixes are kid friendly baking at their best, you  just need the packet and a few ingredients from the fridge and your ready to go. Read on to check out which mix we tried on the weekend and my top 3 tips for kid friendly baking.

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Gym 4 Growth and Development – great weekly activity for 0 to 4 year olds

gym for growth and development

Gym 4 Growth and Development (g4gd) has been developed by Early Childhood Australia NT Branch. It is a physical activity program for children birth to 4 years and their parents/carers. The program uses a combination of Brain Gym®, yoga, movement, music, dance, singing. Also gross and fine motor activities to promote opportunities for development for children. There is an emphasis on parent/carer participation in order for the parent to take the skills home with them and continue the learning at home. Read more about our unique program and how you and your child can join us.

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Yummy jelly and fruit cups – quick and easy snack idea

yummy jelly and fruit cups

I was food shopping the other day with my 7 year old. I really don’t like food shopping with the kids as they always seem to pick up 101 things and want them and insist they need them. But from this shopping trip actually sprung an idea of something we could do together and also make for snacks. We went down the jelly aisle and she picked up the jelly cups that were pre made and she was really wanting them. With four kids and the tiny jelly cups – it was going to be an “expensive” treat. I then saw the tin fruit and then the idea of jelly fruit cups came to mind. Read on for how we made them and also what literacy and numeracy skills came through with this activity.

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