Healthier Chocolate Crackles

A delicious twist on a childhood favourite that will win over parents and children.

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21 July, 2022

Minimal Lessons: the experience of growing up with less

Evengia van Berkel is on a cultural learning curve as she enters the world of children’s birthday parties in Australia. As parents, we’re on a steep learning curve from day one, even more so when raising children in a different country or culture from our own....

23 June, 2022

Aussies drawn to egg-cessive packaging at Easter

Sustainability expert and Research Fellow at Monash Sustainable Development Institute,  Jenni Downes, reveals why we are drawn to the biggest pack on the shelf and the importance of making changes to product packaging. “On special occasions like Easter, many Australians continue to be attracted to bigger...

07 April, 2022

Planning a Christmas get-together? 8 tips to avoid a super-spreader event

Not many more sleeps until Christmas, and all those long lunches and get-togethers with family and friends, writes Thea van de Mortel. If you’re hosting a gathering and want to avoid a super-spreader event, it’s worth having a discussion with your guests to set some...

15 December, 2021

Present Predicaments – The Juggle

Over the years, Jayne Kearney’s resolve has been swamped by a wave of mass merchandising. Toys are an iconic part of childhood. They have been immortalised in much-loved children’s literature such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, Enid Blyton’s Noddy (and his adventures in Toyland), and even...

30 November, 2021

DIY Pirate Treasure Map Favour Bag

Ahoy Maties! Thinking of doing a pirate theme for a kids’ party? These easy to make favour bags will also keep the kids’ entertained. ...

17 November, 2021

How to identify understand and teach gifted children

John Munro, Australian Catholic University, writes about giftedness. This is a longer read with links to videos. Enjoy! The beginning of the 2022 school year will be a time of planning and crystal-gazing. Teachers will plan their instructional agenda in a general way. Students will think about...

10 November, 2021

The  Culture Of Birthdays

Randa Abdel-Fattah observes that we all have a tendency to be drawn into the birthday party vortex. What is it about a children’s birthday party that excites so many of us? It’s common to find an invitation in your child’s schoolbag asking them (and usually you...

10 November, 2021

25 Favourite Birthday Cakes

A party isn't a party without a cake! Here are our top 25 favourite cake ideas to inspire you for your next big celebration....

10 November, 2021

Why Bluey is an audience favourite, even for adults without kids

Liam Burke, Djoymi Baker, Jessica Balanzategui and Joanna McIntyre look at Bluey and why it is ‘An idealised Australian ethos’:  Bluey, the Emmy award-winning animated series about a family of anthropomorphised cattle dogs, has become a ratings phenomenon since it was first broadcast on the ABC...

07 October, 2021