A fun Gingerbread Tree to use as a decoration for Christmas or just as an easy activity for older children *You will need 4 different sized star cookie cutters cook time 10 minutes preparation 30 minutes-12 hours resting time 15 minutes rolling and cutting dough 10 minutes baking 10 minutes assembly ingredients 125g butter,...
Jennifer Dudding asks how we can show our kids the value of unconditional giving with gifts from the heart. As Christmas approaches, I find myself questioning the messages I teach my children. Do they see it as being all about them? Is it merely a time...
First published in 1918 and written to distract himself from the deprivations of the First World War (and to settle a bet with a friend, Bertram Stevens), Norman Lindsay described The Magic Pudding as a ‘little bundle of piffle’. Stevens claimed children wanted to read...
Many games begin when I am busy on the computer, on the phone or having a sleep-in. And once they get going it seems very party-pooperish to put a stop to it. ‘Shops’ is one of my pet peeves. This is where the girls gather...
These strawberry cheesecake pops are the perfect low-maintenance dessert for a dinner party, and with strawberries so cheap right now it's the perfect time to give this recipe a go! Makes: 12–15 Ingredients 900 g coarsely chopped strawberries 2 tablespoons caster sugar 225 g cream cheese, at room temperature 60 g icing...
Nothing compares to the overwhelming frustration, and absolute joy, of parenting a toddler, writes Megan Blandford. Independence is the word that describes it all: a toddler is undergoing the change between being a baby who is reliant on their parents, to being a child who can...
These traditional biscuits, made from oats and golden syrup, are a wonderful way to commemorate Anzac Day....
From inspiring healthier food habits to stimulating scientific comprehension, gardening is without a doubt, good for children....
This is possibly the simplest and yummiest Veggie burger recipe that we have come across; made with Portobello mushrooms, it's both Vegan and gluten free....
Learn how to make this family favourite sweet to enjoy as a treat or to pop into your hot chocolate....
