Electronic ground rules

It’s something OUR parents didn't even have to think about, and often the bane of our own existence. 

The delema doesn’t go away when you are travelling and I found myself recently in a negotiation with Amber about where we would draw the line…

For me, I wanted to make sure she didn’t miss all the wonderful experiences. For her, escaping into a world of earphones and games is ‘chill out’ time away from the excitement.

Now, I’m not saying I always get parenting right, but on this occasion I felt pretty successful. “What boundaries do you think we should have?” I asked…

“What If I can play two hours a day?” she said…

That was a good start and for once I could give her a perceived more than she asked for… (doesn’t always happen). “How about you can use them when we are driving, and they stay in the car?” I said, knowing we were likely to drive about three hours a day.

A rare WIN WIN was decided, and it has worked ever since! I have her full attention when I want it, and she can zone out as I drive… It turns out,asking what is was SHE wanted, created a great starting point!

Welcome to What's On 4 School Kids!

Today’s an exciting day… I would like to welcome to followers of www.whatson4schoolkids.com because “Behind the Scenery” blog is now part of this wonderful resource.

Whether you have joined me through What’s On, or through Kids Welcome, it’s probable you are a parent, and likely that tales and tips about things to do with kids would help you fill pupil free days or holidays.

So, welcome… and let’s start with a little about me for the newcomers: I’m a single Queensland mum with one gorgeous 11-year-old daughter. We have both been bitten with an insatiable wanderlust and we spend every spare moment in our camper trailer (which Amber has called Blueberry Pie). Sometimes we can be found camping 10 minutes down the road, simply escaping the laundry and internet. Other times we hook up the trailer to our Outback, affectionately known as Zane (as in “you’re driving me in Zane”), and traverse our glorious country in search of amazing things to do with kids. 

Amber is definitely my chief expert and she tests everything: from activities to attractions, tours to places to stay and playgrounds to beaches. Our resulting reviews are published in our Kids Welcome guidebooks and will soon be easy to find on our extensive web directory and phone app… watch this space and I’ll give you the heads-up so you can be first to use it!

As you can imagine, all this travel has generated quite a few amusing tales along the way, and that’s where this blog comes in. Don’t expect sanitised reviews here… instead we are likely to laugh together and share the stories ‘behind the scenery’. Hop onboard for the journey!