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...
With school holidays bringing more children outside, experts warn that pedestrian injuries remain a major risk. Here’s what parents need to know about today’s hazards — and the practical steps that keep kids safe. Getting Street Wise: Helping Children Stay Safe Around Traffic As the six-week summer...
For older, curious and independent readers, these Christmas themed books offer a great mix of adventure and humour. Santa & Son by David Walliams, illus. by Adam Stower, pub. HarperCollins Children’s Books, p/b RRP$12.99. Ages 8-12. Prolific writer, David Walliams, has produced his first, funny, Christmas story –...
5 tips to avoid stress eating these holidays, write Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be an emotional and stressful period. This stress...
Even if you’re vaccinated? Experts, Archana Koirala and Joel Vosu answer 9 key questions Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, chickenpox continues to spread across Australia with 2,010 notified cases so far this...
As Australia prepares to introduce a social media ban for under-16s on December 10, many children are worried about losing touch with their friends. While platforms must take steps to block underage accounts, experts say the real work will happen at home – where parents will...
Will it make a difference? Asks Luke Beck Two teenagers are taking the federal government to the High Court. They argue the ban on social media accounts for under-16s is unconstitutional because it interferes with free political communication. The ban is due to take effect on December...
Deciding whether your children should be present during the birth of a new sibling is a deeply personal choice. Some families find it beautiful and bonding; others discover that labour is simply too intense for young kids. Author Gabrielle Targett shares her real-life experiences and...
Did you know handwriting can boost your child’s brainpower? Discover why learning to write by hand still matters — for creativity, focus and lifelong learning. The lost art of handwriting In an age where children spend hours each day tapping and swiping, the simple act of writing...
Kate Wattus seeks a permanent symbol of her fertility. Waiting for the Needle: A Calm Exterior, Shaky Hands As I try to anticipate the itchy sting of the buzzing needle, I sit with my legs outstretched and read my library book, a picture of calm repose. ‘Oh...
