Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring share some of their helpful kids’ party planning tips with us from their book, Decorate for a Party. Enjoy! 1. Decide the appropriate duration of the party. Usually 2 to 3 hours is a good length – and how many children...

When her daughter turns 10, Guillemette Perrin leaves the party planning in her hands. My eldest daughter recently hosted a party for her tenth birthday. “Double digits!” she chanted for all to hear. Clearly this was her most significant birthday to date. She spent weeks agonising over...

One simple idea had the young Christine Kininmonth utterly entranced. When I was eight, my nemesis Jenny, flanked by her posse of hangers-on, marched up to me at the school sandpit. “I’m having a sleepover birthday party,” she said, “and Mum says I have to invite...

Peachy Keen is here! Whether you need music to calm and soothe the kids or entertain them and stimulate their early childhood development, Peachy Keen is here for you. It’s an exciting new entertainment brand featuring world-class quality children's music launching across all music streaming platforms. Peachy Keen will also be made available in immersive Spatial...

Melissa Cowan explores ways to get your creative mojo back.  At 10 years old, I wrote a song called ‘Dreams’ that was destined to reach #1 on Rage. My girl band rehearsed it and we recorded it onto cassette. One day, someone played me the Gabrielle 1993 hit song...

Vivienne Pearson’s birthday presents come without wrapping or a returns policy – and the kids love them. Before I became a parent I didn’t understand why children’s parties were held at 10am on Sundays in windy parks miles away from my inner-city home. I also found...

Here are a few excellent books for school or family libraries, as we remember all those who have fought for our freedom especially at this point in time and on special days like Anzac Day. Books are available on line or through you local library.   When The...

Sustainability expert and Research Fellow at Monash Sustainable Development Institute,  Jenni Downes, reveals why we are drawn to the biggest pack on the shelf and the importance of making changes to product packaging. “On special occasions like Easter, many Australians continue to be attracted to bigger...

The Fred Hollows Foundation is celebrating 10 years of the Humanity Award and calling for nominations for Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity, and kindness towards others. Since 2012, The Foundation has celebrated 2,000 Year 6 students who have made a positive difference in their community. Parent, teachers, principals, and...

As the weather cools down and we have some sunny days here are some seasonal recipes to try. 1) Baked Spiced Plums with Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge Spice up breakfasts with a spoonful of baked sweet plums and the flavours of cinnamon and star anise in the morning....