What Are Some of Our Family Rituals?
The family that eats and plays together, stays together. What are your family traditions?...
16 December, 2020
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Losing a Parent
How do you cope as a family when a parent dies? One dad shares his story, plus advice on how to help a grieving child. “Nobody knows how I feel, Dad,” my teary-eyed little girl uttered to me as I put her to bed one evening. Amelia’s...
16 December, 2020
The Giving Games: kids and the gift of giving
’Tis the season to be jolly, but the spirit of giving at Christmas can get lost in the spirit of ‘expanding our wish list’, writes Kater Symons. This festive season, we celebrate the kids whose number one wish is to spread joy through the gift...
16 December, 2020
Watermelon Spritz: Refreshing cocktails all day
Refreshing cocktails all day? Sign us up! HOW TO: Watermelon Spritz What you’ll need: 1/4 Watermelon 600ml Soda water, chilled 1/2 Bottle Prosecco, chilled (optional) Juice of 2 limes 1/3 Caster sugar 1/2 Cup boiling water Ice cubes ...
16 December, 2020
Nostalgia’s leading role in the festive season food coma
It’s just over a week until Christmas, which means in about seven-and-a-half days, not long after Christmas lunch, there’ll be a good number of people slumping into chairs and loosening their waistbands before falling into a festive food coma. The condition’s less common, scientific name is...
16 December, 2020
The lasting legacy of a 4 year old called Tom
It is this time of year where thousands of Australian families start planning their summer break and holiday trips. This is a crucial time of year to talk about road safety and keeping our children safe around roadways. During the summer months, school zones are not...
15 December, 2020
The Present Dilemma
Confusion surrounds Elizabeth Reed's search for her children's particular requests as she reminisces about the simple Christmas gifts of her past “I can only find the Fairy Ballet Doll. Is that different to the Fairy Sparkles Ballet doll?” I hear myself ask my sister-in-law over the...
15 December, 2020
12 Australian children aged 0-4 years drowned last year-many more were injured
With the arrival of summer and holiday celebrations only weeks away, Kidsafe Victoria has urged families throughout Australia to ensure water safety is kept front of mind, in a bid to reduce the number of toddler drowning deaths and injurues. The call comes as thousands of...
14 December, 2020
Movie review: The Witches-a scary black comedy
Witches are real and they are everywhere! Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see Witches (ACCM) Rated M ‧ 2020 ‧ Comedy/Fantasy ‧ 1h 46m Now showing in select cinemas. Check your local guides. At A Glance The Witches (2020) is a black...
11 December, 2020
Movie Review: The War with Grandpa
Peter and his grandpa used to be very close, but when Grandpa Jack moves in with the family, Peter is forced to give up his most prized possession: his bedroom. Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see The War...
11 December, 2020