Some recent releases and two Australian classics brought back to introduce their story to a new audience are the features of this month's books. Grandma's Guide to Happiness by Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King, pub. by HarperCollins, imprint ABC, H/B, RRP$22.99 Ages 3+ This book is delightful...
We have a couple of easy-to-keep savoury snacks to try. Perfect for when visitors pop in for a visit! Cheese Sable Biscuits An easy favourite that can be frozen ready until you need them Ingredients 225g / 8ozs butter 225g / 8ozs Strong cheddar cheese (can also be Parmesan cheese...
Bring a plate! Lauren Ball, Amy Kirkegaard, Breanna Lepre and Emily Burch look at what to take to Christmas lunch that looks impressive (but won’t break the bank) Christmas lunch is at your friend’s house this year, and they’ve asked you to bring a plate. Money...
Michael Nagel looks at the effects of on-screen violence on young people’s brains. One of the questions that parents ask psychologists and educators is whether or not video games and television are ‘bad’ for children? In a rampantly advancing technological society, it seems that almost everyone...
Sarah Cameron finds a little bit of magic goes a long way. I always envisaged a magical childhood for my kids, a time filled with the types of secrets and mysteries that punctuated my own youth. Fairies and sprites hidden in tree trunks and under toadstools;...
—and what time poor parents can do about it, suggest researchers Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there’s a kids’ app for everything. Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers...
Having a party without using single use plastics might seem daunting, but it’s easy to do if you follow our simple tips. 1) Before you throw your plastic-free party, include a note on the invitation announcing that your party will be plastic-free. It’s a great way...
Louise Grimmer and Martin Grimmer look at why kids should not have lots of toys (and what to do if yours have too many) The festive season reinforces something parents and carers already know – many children today have a lot of toys. In the United States,...
Relax, say Amanda Levido and Aleesha Rodriguez, it’s just a ringlight for kids. Recent outrage surrounding a young children’s toy “vlogger” set echoes moral panics of the past, particularly when words such as children, play and digital come together. Aldi recently released a new range of wooden...
This month we are looking at books for older readers, those eight years and over. There are lots of fantasy (mythical/magical) new books for this age group, many have sequels/prequels and have been adapted for the small screen. Many kids this age are dreamers, who believe...
