Summer has arrived in Canberra, bringing hot sunny days, country walks, and plenty of kid-approved fun. From exploring the ACT's world-famous attractions to hidden gems across regional towns, there’s something for every family. Whether you’re after fresh air adventures, indoor escapes, or just a new twist...
To help you navigate the season’s cooking, hosting, and snacking, we’ve curated a selection of our Christmas food articles packed with practical tips and joyful flavour. 🎄Recipes and Food Ideas Donna Hay's Christmas Pudding Snowman A whimsical dessert from Donna Hay that turns a classic Christmas pudding into...
These holidays are a great time to get outside, try something new, or mix low-key and special outings so downtime still feels interesting. Outdoors, family and long lazy days — Summer school holidays are here! Whether you’re after outdoor adventures, rainy-day escapes, or unique family experiences,...
With bright illustrations and just the right mix of excitement and emotion, these books capture Christmas themes and what kids love most about reading A Barney Gumnut Christmas by Tamsin Ainslie, pub HarperCollins, h/b RRP$24.99. Ages from 0-4. This sweet book is also beautifully illustrated by the author...
“Even confident children misjudge speed. Walking with an adult is still the safest option.” — Kidsafe Australia A Safer Summer for Everyone With more children outdoors over summer, pedestrian safety requires shared responsibility: parents providing supervision, communities designing safer streets, drivers slowing down, and manufacturers continuing to improve...
Kate Wattus ponders the nature of her relationships with her two girls. “But I don’t want my hair done today!” harrumphs my seven-year-old princess, arms folded and eyebrows pushed so low as to almost completely cover her eyes as well as half her face. “Well I want...
A new study by researcher Jessica Biesiekierski shows social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein in wheat, rye and barley – into a dietary villain. Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance. But our review,...
It’s a trickier question to answer than you may think, write Marcus Harmes and Meredith Harmes Sending a letter to Santa can be difficult, as no one can agree on where exactly Santa lives. Several countries are competing to claim Santa as one of their citizens. Finland’s...
Christmas is coming, and with it, many challenges for parents of young children. Catherine E. Wood advises keeping calm and carrying on with your routines. You likely have one festive event after another, late nights, party food, way too much stimulation, tired kids and tired parents....
Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Scientists Anna Wang, Jon Beves and Timothy Schmidt show the difference is smaller than you think. “Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how...
