Planning a cinema trip these Easter school holidays? From a blockbuster Mario adventure to magical classics and animated newcomers, here’s what families can watch in April 2026 — plus what parents should know before booking tickets. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Rated: PG Runs: 98 mins Released: April 1 Mario...
‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’, writes Lorinda Cramer. Rejecting this new world of overconsumption during a cost of living crisis The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a...
Ready in 30 minutes, with juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi smothered in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 5 Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Ingredients 30 ml olive oil 816 g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1...
Uri Gal reports that Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved problems and directed shoppers to information. Soon, Olive will be able to do...
Online spaces promoting extreme ideas about masculinity are reaching more teenage boys. As the Netflix documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere sparks debate, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says open conversations at home are key. What is the “manosphere”? Parents may have heard the term recently thanks to the Netflix...
Families across Australia are already deep into coughs, runny noses and gastro bugs — and for many, it feels relentless. One child returns to care with a sniffle. Within days, half the room is coughing. By the end of the week, siblings, parents and even grandparents...
Most children bounce back from pain after an injury or illness. But for one in five – approximately 877,000 children in Australia –report Joshua Pate and Mark Hutchinson, the pain continues. Clinicians call this chronic or persistent pain, meaning pain that lasts longer than three months....
Bluey is a smart show that draws on all kinds of inspirations for its charming stories, including religious ones. Sarah Lawson writes that her newly published research looks at what Bluey has to say about religion, and the religion of play which the characters live...
Resilience isn’t something children are simply born with – it develops over time through everyday experiences, challenges and relationships. From farm chores and favourite TV shows to books, injuries and life challenges, these Child Mags articles explore the many ways children learn resilience. Here are some...
Children who experience ongoing stress and adversity across their early years are far more vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts as teenagers, new Australian research shows. Experts say the findings highlight the importance of early, family-centred support — not blame. When adversity adds up A major Australian study...
