From dinosaurs to chocolate science, rocket launches to virtual spacewalks, discover the best family science events near you this August. Australia’s biggest science festival is splashing into real schools, school-at-home, and virtual classrooms. In-person events, virtual tours, webcasts, talks, DIY experiments, quizzes, citizen science and competitions....
Mattel has recently released a Barbie with Type 1 diabetes to support representation, raise awareness, and promote understanding among children, report Lynne Chepulis and Anna Serlachius Barbie has done many things since she first appeared in 1959. She’s been an astronaut, a doctor, a president and...
Who doesn't love Tacos for a mid-week dinner? This simple one-pan, vegetarian, All-In-One Crispy Baked Tacos is a meal for the whole family, from Donna Hay. Ingredients 8 x 20cm (8-inch) flour tortillas extra virgin olive oil, for brushing 400g cherry tomatoes ½ red onion, finely...
Tiny frogs, wise owls and surprise eggs—this month’s non-fiction picks are packed with facts and fun. Explore these brilliant books for little learners and big thinkers. New for older children Birds of Prey written and illus. by Myke Mollard, pub. Woodslane Press, h/b RRP $24.99. Ages 8+ This outstanding book...
Kylie Ladd recalls the unplanned and rather fortuitous ways in which her children became toilet trained. Forget the Books—Toilet Training Doesn’t Always Go to Plan When it comes to toilet-training, less is definitely more. That is, the less time and effort you have to spend on it...
Here are some ideas for younger and older primary school children, write Victoria Minson and Amanda Telford The winter school holidays can be a tricky time for families. Parents are often juggling work, and chilly conditions make it easy for kids to end up on the...
This South American (Peruvian) dish is a family favourite. A perfect stir-fry for cooler months, writes Lauren Allen Lomo Saltado Prep: 10min Marinate: 15 mins Cooking: 20 mins Total: 45 mins Serves: 5 Ingredients Beef: 750 g (tenderloin, sirloin, flank steak, or boneless ribeye), cut into thin strips salt and pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced ...
Navigating the first few months after giving birth can be overwhelming, but The Fourth Trimester by Amelia Lamont, offers new parents a much-needed blend of practical advice and heartfelt reassurance, writes Victoria Baker. Amelia Lamont’s The Fourth Trimester is a realistic, informative and compassionate guide to the first...
Creative, Budget-Friendly Party Ideas Kids (and parents) Will Love When the party's over and the cake crumbs have settled, there's still one final surprise that keeps the fun going—party bags! But forget the same old sugar-filled goodie bags. With a little creativity (and a modest budget),...
Turn Repairs into Rewards—and Help the Planet Too If you've ever wondered whether to repair or replace something around the house, now’s the time to lean into your inner DIY expert. WD-40 Company has just launched the Repair Challenge 2025, inviting Aussies to take on small (or...
