Expert, Matthew Thompson's, pick of the best board games to play (and gift) this summer In a world that can seem increasingly digitised and isolating, board games offer a unique chance to connect with others. And over the holiday period, the right game can make all the...
Julie Choi gives 5 tips to help your child strengthen their heritage language during the holidays About 5.7 million Australians speak a language other than English at home. Most multilingual children spend their school days speaking English and during term-time, home languages often take a back...
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....
Discover the best podcasts for Australian parents and carers this summer — from wellbeing and women’s health to finance, parenting, news, comedy and true crime. Why podcasts are perfect for the summer break School holidays can be joyful… and chaotic. Between travel, work, and keeping kids entertained,...
As her girls say au revoir to their French school, Claire Williams reflects on everything they learned. Discovering Food, Language and Everyday French Life “So how’s your rosé?” asked my seven year old earnestly as she licked the brie off her baguette. Before this trip she knew...
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...
Helen McKinnon’s blues bite the dust when she hires a cleaner. The Day Happiness Snuck Up on Me Last Saturday morning, I woke and realised with a shock that I was experiencing happiness. Real, unmistakable happiness. It startled me because it had been years since I’d felt...
Such a simple idea for weeknight casual meals. Think golden marinated chicken, simple ingredients, and flavours that everyone will love. Perfect for serving with a selection of fresh salads. Ingredients 750g chicken thigh fillets (about 6), trimmed and halved ¼ cup (90g) honey 2 tablespoons harissa...
After unimaginable loss, one mum built a business to help others grieve with personalised memorial gifts that honour cherished loved ones with meaning and care. Yvonne Ralph has experienced more heartbreak than most could imagine. Thirty years ago, her world shattered when her 18-month-old daughter Jessica died...
Some nights just call for simple, wholesome dinners that come together quickly with minimal fuss and maximum flavour. Writes Donna Hay. I've gathered one of my four favourite one-tray, too easy, recipes to make weeknight cooking effortless and delicious. Crispy haloumi and lemon risoni bake Ingredients 1...
