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The Importance of Independent Play

Play is a large part of early childhood development, but as good as structured play can be, there is another area of play that holds its own amazing benefits. …

The Importance of Independent Play

Play is a large part of early childhood development, but as good as structured play can be, there is another area of play that holds its own amazing benefits. …

Easter Fun: Ideas for the Kiddos

Some fun and simple ideas to keep the Kiddos busy leading up to the Easter long weekend. Cute gift ideas for Grandparents, a new spin on the traditional Easter Egg hunt!…

Brisbane's B105FM: Abby Coleman talks about her Kiddo App experience

B105FM Co-host Abby Coleman talks about her Kiddo App Babysitting experience. Abby Coleman is an Australian radio presenter and comedian living in Brisbane. …

Take a load off your mind with Laundry Lady

Busy families trying to juggle sporting commitments, school drop-offs, full-time or part-time work, study, and house chores - not to mention find ‘me time’ - is not new. What is proving a game-changer, however, are the entrepreneurial mums out there creating helpful apps and bookable services allowing parents to reclaim that elusive work-life balance.…

How to make your morning routine easier

The morning routine with children of any age can be hectic - whether you are packing your daycare back, sending your Grade 3 child to school, things are always chaotic. …

Finding a Babysitter

Finding a babysitter is certainly something that can pose a challenge, especially for first-time parents or parents with young children. Some parents are lucky and are showered with family support, but others don't have this...…

6 Amazing Gift Ideas for Parents

If you are googling ‘gift ideas for parents’ or are currently on the hunt for a baby shower gift or just a gift that any stressed or deserving parent would LOVE, then this is a must-read.…

Kiddo colouring in competition

What better way to celebrate the start of summer and the Christmas holidays, with our Kiddo Colouring in competition. Colour to WIN $200 in prizes!…

Rescueblue: Tips on how to avoid choking to save your Kiddos life

With the silly season almost upon us, all that extra food and festivities - it's a timely reminder to perhaps book a Childrens First Aid Course. Kiddo recently spoke with Rescueblue Paramedic Jess Peters. …

2020 AusMumpreneur Awards

Kiddo App takes out the 2020 AusMumpreneur Award for Digital Innovation…

2020 AusMumpreneur Awards

Kiddo App and its Founder, Rebecca Dredge, have been named as finalists in the National 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards. Kiddo App is a finalist in the Digital Innovation and People's Choice Awards. Rebecca is also a finalist in the 'Emerging Mumpreneur of the year award" for her efforts as CEO/Founder of Kiddo App and its successes since launching on the app stores late 2019. …

Restaurants open in Brisbane

Kiddo's pick of restaurants open in Brisbane…

Easter Colouring in Competition

Hoppy Easter! Here is something to keep the Kiddos entertained - even for a few minutes. With the chance to win a prize for themselves and Mum/Dad!…

Childcare during Coronavirus

At Kiddo we take the safety and wellbeing of our children, parents and carers very seriously! We want to make sure we …

5 Tips : Parents working from home during Coronavirus

You all know here at Kiddo HQ, we are all about making your life easier. So we thought we’d share some of our 5 Tips for Parents working from home during Coronavirus.…

25 Indoor activities to entertain kids at home

We know it's hard to keep the Kiddos entertained whilst indoors, here are 25 activities you can do at home!…

A first - Babysitting App in Australia

Kiddo as featured on A Current Affair.…

Date night ideas for Parents in Brisbane

We know Valentines Day is approaching and yes it feels like it may be another 'Hallmark holiday'. But Valentines is all about celebrating love. Celebrating with your Kiddos, your partner, it is always a good excuse for a date at least! We love Brisbane..…

Kiddo's 5 Best Apps for Families

Kiddo understands how hectic parenthood can be, so we have compiled a list of our 5 Free Apps that will make Parents lives easier - getting you organised and ready for the new school year. …

Kiddo Babysitting App as featured on Nine News

See Kiddo as featured on Nine News QLD 26.11.2019…

Spook-tacular online Colouring in Competition

We love to do things a little differently here at Kiddo - we are holding an "Online colouring-in competition!!" Simply print one of our templates below (click to image to download), have your little one colour it in and return it to us!…

10 School Holiday Activities for the whole family

Here are some of the awesome school holidays activities happening throughout South East QLD and a few of my personal tips for some School holiday fun.…

Mums journey to help Parents find Babysitters

Before I was a mother, I really loved going out, wining and dining (who doesn’t right), but I guess that all changed when I had children.…

Self care for Mumpreneurs

Self-care for Mumpreneurs are words we hear more and more every day and has become one of the catch cries of women today, but what does it really mean?…

Filming your Babysitter introduction video

Ok, we know its hard talking about ourselves, let alone putting it into a Video! But including a Babysitter introduction video with your profile sure helps Parents understand who you are a little bit more. …