School Holiday Survival Guide

School holidays are a welcome change of pace — and a good chance to spend time together, try something new and break up the usual routine....

17 September, 2026

Is sleep training likely to help or harm your baby?

Welcoming a baby is a time of great joy for parents. It can also be one of the most challenging. One of the greatest difficulties many parents face is getting their baby to sleep and re-settling following night wakings....

17 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in the ACT 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Canberra is at its colourful best, with Floriade, kites, LEGO worlds, free library programs, outdoor play and plenty of rainy-day options....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in Queensland 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Queensland has plenty on, from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and Brisbane Festival to outdoor art, wildlife encounters, free nature activities and rainy-day fun. Queensland state school holidays run from Saturday 19 September to Monday...

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in Victoria 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? From tulips and cherry blossoms to the Melbourne Royal Show, outdoor adventures and rainy-day favourites, here are some of the best family activities across Victoria....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in New South Wales 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? NSW has a new international kids festival at the Sydney Opera House, Spring gardens, outdoor adventures, museum programs and plenty of free and low-cost family fun....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in South Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Discover the best things to do with kids in South Australia these Spring school holidays 2026, including free outings, wildlife, museums and family adventures....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in Western Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Western Australia has wildflowers, tulips, island adventures, science, museums and plenty of outdoor family fun....

16 September, 2026

The school holidays don’t have to cost a fortune

Across Australia, parents are facing the school holidays against a backdrop of soaring prices and economic pessimism. The doom and gloom is not without reason....

16 September, 2026

Healthy, low-waste and actually eaten: why packing a school lunchbox isn’t so simple

For busy families, the “best” lunch may not be the one that looks perfect on paper. It may simply be the one that is reasonably nutritious, manageable to pack, fits the school day — and comes home mostly empty....

10 September, 2026