http://www.parentsprecinct.com/ Parents Precinct en Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT info@parentsprecinct.com info@parentsprecinct.com http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pregnancy-questions-answered/ THE QUESTIONS YOUR'E TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK Hi, I'm a midwife of many years experience and I'd like to offer some "insider" information and advice. Over the years I have... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pregnancy-questions-answered/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pregnancy-questions-answered/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-wordsliving-with-nf1/ As a parent, I can only imagine that living with a child who has been diagnosed with an illness, that may affect their quality of life, could best be described... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-wordsliving-with-nf1/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-wordsliving-with-nf1/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:07:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/school-lunch-ideas/ Did you send your little one off today with tears or triumph? Were you pushing them out the door or gripping on to their oversized backpack? Whatever the case, the... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/school-lunch-ideas/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/school-lunch-ideas/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:42:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/flf-4-grilled-salmon-with-thai-green-risotto/ I'm dropping Food Lovers Friday to FLF. I can't resist an acronym whenever possible...the result of being married to teacher perhaps! This recipe is the first ever risotto I attempted... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/flf-4-grilled-salmon-with-thai-green-risotto/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/flf-4-grilled-salmon-with-thai-green-risotto/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:18:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-3-warm-chicken-salad/ Warm Chicken Salad Serving size: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts 1 red capsicum, cut into strips 1 yellow capsicum, cut into strips 1 cucumber, finely chopped 1 Spanish onion... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-3-warm-chicken-salad/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-3-warm-chicken-salad/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/v-is-for-validation/ The other day I received one of those 'what makes women special' emails...you know the sort that your mum or girlfriend sends you because they have to forward it on... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/v-is-for-validation/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/v-is-for-validation/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:25:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-2-summer-lasagne/ This Ricotta, Ham and Tomato Lasagne is so quick and easy and perfect for a light summer meal. Ingredients (serves 6) Olive oil cooking spray 200g fresh lasagne pasta sheets... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-2-summer-lasagne/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-2-summer-lasagne/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:35:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-banana-bread/ Food Lovers Friday is a first for Parent's Precinct. Every Friday I will post a tried and tested recipe guaranteed to please the family. If you're anything like me, the... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-banana-bread/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/food-lovers-friday-banana-bread/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:34:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/there-were-three-in-the-bed-/ So the mummy one said...enough is enough! What started out as an occasional nocturnal visit from our 3 year old has now turned into a nightly occurrence of sleep interrupting... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/there-were-three-in-the-bed-/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/there-were-three-in-the-bed-/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/is-the-trick-or-treat-on-us/ Are Australian retailers behind this palpable rise in Halloween promotion? Like me, you must have noticed their shelves recently stocked to bursting point with all kinds of spooky paraphernalia...costumes, plastic... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/is-the-trick-or-treat-on-us/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/is-the-trick-or-treat-on-us/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:51:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-best-things-in-life/ As it's the end of the week and in the interest of rejuvenating any flailing spirits...mine included... I thought I would compile my very own 'Best Things' list. This is... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-best-things-in-life/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-best-things-in-life/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:52:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-a-girlnot-yet-a-woman/ I had a jaw dropping experience today when I read a story in the paper about the startling milestones young girls are aspiring to these days. As the mother of... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-a-girlnot-yet-a-woman/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/just-a-girlnot-yet-a-woman/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:33:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-power-of-positivity/ Browsing online recently I came across the well known 'Keep Calm and Carry On' range of frames, coasters, t-shirts and fridge magnets. It brought a smile to my face as... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-power-of-positivity/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/the-power-of-positivity/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:04:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pndannas-story/ I mentioned recently that I would be posting a piece written by one of my closest friends. This raw and honest account of her feelings and thoughts prior to being... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pndannas-story/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/pndannas-story/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:48:00 GMT http://www.parentsprecinct.com/a-woman-in-hot-water/ Oh I have had a long week this week...TGIF! In an effort to divert my thoughts about this week from hell, I decided to fondly remember the easy days. Mine... http://www.parentsprecinct.com/a-woman-in-hot-water/#comments http://www.parentsprecinct.com/a-woman-in-hot-water/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:37:00 GMT