Christmas Mini Mag
Have you downloaded our latest free CHILD Mini Mag? Itâs filled with festive activities and free printables to keep the kids busy, plus Christmas recipe inspiration and decorating ideas....
19 December, 2025
Timeless Christmas Treats: A Curated Collection from the Child Mags Archives
To help you navigate the seasonâs cooking, hosting, and snacking, weâve curated a selection of our Christmas food articles packed with practical tips and joyful flavour. đRecipes and Food Ideas Donna Hay's Christmas Pudding Snowman A whimsical dessert from Donna Hay that turns a classic Christmas pudding into...
11 December, 2025
How to manage kidsâ âChristmas crankiesâ over the holidays
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....
10 December, 2025
Pitta chips are perfect with any dips – perfect for entertaining over the holidays
With this not-even-really-a-recipe, writes Roberta Muir from 'Be Inspired', youâll never buy pita chips (also called pitta crisps) again, nor will you ever waste a piece of leftover Lebanese bread! Pitta chips are perfect with any dips. Makes as much as you like. Ingredients Stale Lebanese or...
04 December, 2025
You could be stress eating these holidays â or eating your way to stress.
5 tips to avoid stress eating these holidays, write Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be an emotional and stressful period. This stress...
04 December, 2025
All Care, No Responsibility: The Land of Whatever You Want
 Tom Whelan reflects on the special bond between grandparents and grandchildrenâand the timeless lessons passed between generations. The Land of Whatever You Want My childrenâs grandmother lives by the sea in a place we call The Land of Whatever You Want.âIce-cream for breakfast? Sure, smother it in...
13 November, 2025
Quick and easy homemade Halloween party ideas
It's never to early to get a head start on festive DIY projects right?? Like these quick and easy homemade Halloween party ideas! Marshmallow Ghosts This would make a great centerpiece. Marshmallow ghost skewer, anyone? Scary Fruit Cups Grab a bunch of fruit cups and get creative with your...
28 October, 2025
Whatâs the concern about eating lots of ultra-processed foods?
Not all processed foods are bad for you, Clare Collins writes. Hereâs what you can tell from reading the label If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, youâve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious...
18 September, 2025
âGot ya, Dadaâ: One Toddlerâs Hilarious First Steps
When it comes to stepping out, Alex A. G. Taubâs son refuses to toe the line. Last year, my son gave me my first Fatherâs Day gift â some insight into his future sense of humour. As a âprofessionalâ father, I found the lesson that accompanied...
04 September, 2025
Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Fritters
From Donna Hay's Easy Weeknight Dinners, a very healthy, simple and tasty meal for the whole family: Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Fritters Ingredients 500g chicken mince 2 cups (320g) cooked quinoa, cooled 2 cups (100g) trimmed and finely shredded kale leaves 200g firm feta, crumbled 2 eggs 2 teaspoons finely...
21 August, 2025