Felicity Thomas seeks to make family holiday memories that last a lifetime The Allure of Escape A stronger Australian dollar and a cooler Melbourne winter approaching had me browsing holiday deals to warm, exotic destinations. But then reality struck—my husband and I have a toddler. I know plenty...
Even after they can read themselves, writes Robyn Cox, because reading aloud to your children is a parental superpower Is reading to your kids a bedtime ritual in your home? For many of us, it will be a visceral memory of our own childhoods. Or of...
Is your child gearing up for Book Week? Children’s Book Week (August 16–23, 2025). Do they love stories about farming, animals, or where their food comes from? Here’s a great opportunity to get their school, preschool or childcare centre involved in a nationwide giveaway just in...
Kids love Mac and Cheese! Our easy Baked Mac and Cheese recipe has a homemade cheesy sauce, crispy bacon, and golden buttery breadcrumbs, writes Lauren Allen It is totally restaurant-worthy and will win over the whole family! [caption id="attachment_73300" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Taste Better From Scratch -Image Pinterest[/caption] Ingredients ...
While divorce wasn’t part of the plan, Geoff Anderson finds it has made him a happier person and a better father. My parents will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in two years. When I married, I naturally expected to spend the rest of my life with...
Simple schoolhouses, big dreams – how a dad-to-be’s PhD project is transforming childhoods around the world When Faisal Bin Badar started his PhD at Charles Darwin University, he had one goal in mind: to help children in Pakistan access a better education. What he didn’t expect...
Funny and Engaging Early Reader Books to Build Kids’ Vocabulary Early Reader books—sometimes called Junior Fiction—sit between picture books and more advanced chapter books. Aimed at children aged 6 to 8, these books feature more complex plots, rich vocabulary to support reading growth, and plenty of...
Today, the ANZAC spirit continues to live on across Australia as thousands wake at dawn or stop to take a moment on the 25th of April to commemorate our servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. For Queensland Mum Julie Kent,...
Lucinda Bertram tries to deal tactfully with her daughters’ prolific artistic output. “Oh, it’s lovely,” I hear myself saying as, yet again, my daughter walks proudly towards me at the end of the preschool day, holding a mountain of biscuit and tissue boxes glued together. “It’s...
How you react to disability reveals a lot about you writes Arianne Ryecroft, a mother of three with two children living with disabilities. Our 10-year-old son, Xavier*, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) at the age of five. Four months later,...
