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...

The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m too pretty to do math”....

In 1973, writes Tets Kimura, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today). It was mimicking a trend that had already taken off in tobacco markets in Japan and overseas....

AI toys like ChattyBear are sold to young kids as a smart, screen-free alternative to normal play — but they're not as harmless as they seem. Their friendly, human-like chat can build false trust in children, and researchers have raised concerns about inappropriate content, data...

ChattyBear, a soft, brown-furred teddy bear, begins every conversation with a jubilant, “Hello, my buddy!” Tama Leaver, Katrin Langton and Suzanne Srdarov look at why AI toys are risky for kids No longer the province of the imagination, ChattyBear is part of a new generation of...

From childcare and paid parental leave to child support, health costs and tax relief, the 2026–27 Federal Budget includes several measures that may affect parents, carers and children. Here’s what families need to know. The 2026–27 Federal Budget has put family cost-of-living pressure firmly in the...

Homework Without the Hassle: You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect study nook or a spare room to help kids stay organised with homework. A few practical systems — even in busy family homes — can make schoolwork feel far less stressful for everyone. Homework can quickly become...

An old-school family dinner that still earns its place on the table Tuna pasta bake may not be fancy, but that’s part of its charm. It’s warm, filling, kid-friendly and made mostly from pantry and freezer staples. For families watching the grocery budget, it’s also a...