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EK Wills
Sep 28, 20192 min read
Mental health: the new catchcry
By EK Wills Everyone touts the importance and need to focus on our mental health, yet precious little seems to be done about it. From...
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EK Wills
Aug 31, 20193 min read
Dad Speak and how to decode what he really means
By EK Wills In perfect timing for Father’s Day, an article in the SMH inspired me to expand on the theory that father’s have their own...
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EK Wills
May 4, 20194 min read
Mother’s Day: 7 perfect gifts for a budget - plus get bonus family time
By EK Wills Many families are feeling the pinch at this time of year. Christmas has eaten a hole in the budget and the family holiday...
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EK Wills
Apr 20, 20193 min read
Happy Easter: non-religious child friendly activities around this holiday period
By EK Wills I don't practice a particular religion but I have a strong sense of family, which I tend to feed especially in holiday...
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EK Wills
Apr 16, 20195 min read
The Birthday Speech that didn't quite happen on the night
By EK Wills Bula everyone! This Milestone Birthday Bash is our version of Fiji! As many of you know, this party was meant to be in Fiji...
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EK Wills
Mar 1, 20194 min read
Taking care of you and your family: creating a circle of security for everyone
By EK Wills Rarely do I plan anything for me but I like to put on events and usually do it for my kids. I do big birthday parties with...
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EK Wills
Feb 22, 20193 min read
Mother guilt: damned if you do, damned if you don’t and how to find your own way
By EK Wills Has anyone ever come up to you in the street or the supermarket and told you what you should be doing with your baby? This...
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EK Wills
Jan 26, 20198 min read
New Zealand: travelling with older kids in the land of the long white cloud
By EK Wills Travelling with children who are now opinionated and have their own tastes requires a different type of planning than for...
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EK Wills
Dec 1, 20183 min read
Santa’s presence: what do your kids really want for Christmas?
By EK Wills Is Santa coming to your house? What if you don’t have a chimney? As we move into December, the Christmas list for each child...
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EK Wills
Nov 11, 20183 min read
Activities for Kids of different ages: a lighter look at where to start
By EK Wills No matter what activity you decide to engage your children in they will not generally thank you. No matter how much you may...
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EK Wills
May 12, 20183 min read
Shared goals: How much do you and your partner need to plan for your family’s future?
by EK Wills When your heart skips a beat for a prospective partner, all you care about is your feelings for each other. You probably...
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EK Wills
Feb 3, 20183 min read
Personal Violence - a Colossal issue for many families
By EK Wills I recently discovered that a good friend of mine is suffering circumstances that you only expect to hear about in the news or...
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EK Wills
Jan 20, 20183 min read
How do you deal with death?- and how to introduce the concept to your kids
by EK Wills This holiday period has been a mixture of good times and learning experiences. Our friends visited from overseas after not...
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