Long weekends like the April ANZAC break often bring families and friends together across generations — and that can be wonderful, but also a little tricky, report Christiane Kehoe and Elizabeth Westrupp When routines shift and different parenting styles collide, it’s not uncommon for another adult...
Easter is a special time for families — whether you’re celebrating traditions, enjoying chocolate treats or keeping kids busy over the holidays. Here’s our curated mix of trusted, reader-favourite Easter ideas, refreshed for today’s parents. What Easter Means (and Why It Matters) Easter — what’s it all...
Martha Wegner enrolled her son in circus school, but she didn’t expect him to become the class clown. When a child doesn’t thrive in competitive sport or traditional academics, it can leave parents worried. But creative outlets — from circus classes to drawing and performance —...
Have you downloaded our latest free CHILD Mini Mag? It’s filled with festive activities and free printables to keep the kids busy, plus Christmas recipe inspiration and decorating ideas....
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....
With this not-even-really-a-recipe, writes Roberta Muir from 'Be Inspired', you’ll 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...
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...
Tom Whelan reflects on the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren—and the timeless lessons passed between generations. The Land of Whatever You Want My children’s grandmother lives by the sea in a place we call The Land of Whatever You Want.“Ice-cream for breakfast? Sure, smother it in...
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...
Not all processed foods are bad for you, Clare Collins writes. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious...
