Her songs are simple, repetitive and often interactive, writes Elizabeth Coombes. They encourage children to respond, copy gestures or sing along. For many parents of babies and toddlers, there is one YouTube channel that is a household name. Ms Rachel and her Songs for Littles has attracted...
Ingredients 1.5kg (3lb 3 oz) butternut pumpkin (butternut squash), skin scrubbed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus extra for sprinkling sea salt flakes green onion (scallion), thinly sliced and coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serv Sticky Miso Chicken ⅓...
Sing, Learn, Connect: Indigenous Songbook for Young Children A new children’s songbook, Buga Yanu Junba: Songs for Young Children, has just been released alongside an album of the same name. Launched at the Baya Gawiy Early Childhood Centre in Fitzroy Crossing, the project celebrates the rich...
Another great idea from Donna Hay for busy families, perfect for everyday meals. The best part is that the kids can assemble their own naan 'plate' and pile on the ingredients themselves! Ingredients ¼ cup (70g/2½ oz) store-bought butter chicken curry paste 500g (1 lb 2...
The 2025 Uniting Families Report shows housing stress, money worries, and care responsibilities are cutting too many parents off from the community support every child deserves. Why a Village Matters We’ve all heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”—but for many Australian families, that...
Donna Hay's easy peanut butter and caramel fudge — great for a school holiday treat or the perfect fudge to wrap up for gifting (if it lasts that long!) Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, chopped ⅓ cup (80ml) single (pouring) cream 1 ⅓ cups (370g) smooth peanut...
The ARA Historical Novel Prize is the richest individual literary prize in Australasia. Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers and Writers The ARA Historical Novel Prize has announced its 2025 Children and Young Adult (CYA) longlist. The award shines a light on books that transport young readers back...
These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars, write researchers Aria Yangfan Huang, Anna Klas, Clare Walter, Kate Lycet and Yichao Wang At the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark...
These super-easy cookies, from Roberta Muir, are inspired by melting moments, using rice flour instead of cornflour for a more shortbread-like texture. Instead of sandwiching the lemon buttercream between two cookies, Roberta spreads it generously on top. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee,...
Preserved lemons are super easy to make, a great pantry staple to spice up many dishes and also a wonderful homemade gift, writes Roberta Muir There are a few ingredients I couldn't cook without: salt, olive oil, butter and lemons! Their juice lifts other flavours, balance...
