How humour helped my son settle into school
When her son feels lost during his first days of school, Gail Fernandes discovers how reassurance, patience and a shared joke can help him settle in....
30 July, 2026
The best new Australian nature books for children in 2026.
From koalas and crocodiles to rivers, coastlines and curious wombat poo, the Wilderness Society’s 2026 children’s book shortlist offers families plenty of inspiring ways to explore nature, Country and culture through reading....
30 July, 2026
Monthly Book Spotlight: The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds
The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds: a funny adventure for young worriers. This middle-grade featured book is around resilience, courage, adventure and will keep older primary readers engaged....
27 July, 2026
Budget friendly: Salmon Crunch Pie
This Salmon Crunch Pie is a hearty, budget-friendly family meal that turns canned salmon, eggs and a simple cheesy crust into something far more special than the sum of its parts. It is filling, tasty and works well warm for dinner or cold the next...
16 July, 2026
Four great dishes to cook with kids these winter school holidays
A great way to pass the time is to involve the kids in cooking. It’s a fun, low-pressure hobby, and you’re likely to have more time for it during the school holiday period....
12 July, 2026
Book review: a powerful new children’s book honours a Tiwi WWII hero
Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand shares an important and little-known story of courage, Country and wartime service from the Tiwi Islands. A powerful new children’s book from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation is helping bring an important part of Australia’s wartime history into the light. Tiwi...
09 July, 2026
Why Time With Grandparents Matters So Much
Grandparents often have something young families are short of: time. Dr Gill Pennington reflects on how stories, routines, memories and everyday moments help build lasting bonds between grandparents and grandchildren....
02 July, 2026
5 great podcasts parents can listen to with children
When it comes to sharing media with their children, many parents are left weighing up two imperfect options: screen time or reading, reports Corey Martin. Screen time is convenient, but continues to be linked to developmental concerns when overdone. Reading remains the gold standard, but for...
02 July, 2026
Children from Brewarrina share Aboriginal language through music
Brewarrina children help students across Australia learn Aboriginal language through music in the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s 2026 Busking For Change campaign....
29 June, 2026
Dessert recipe: Lemon Delicious Pudding for under $1 per serve
A warm, old-fashioned dessert that makes its own sauce Lemon Delicious is one of those clever old-fashioned puddings that feels more special than it looks on paper. It goes into the oven as one simple mixture, then bakes into a light, cakey lemon top with a...
25 June, 2026