Jennifer Dudding reflects on the competitive undercurrent of modern-day children's parties. The Cake That Broke Me My legs were aching, pins and needles creeping through the soles of my feet, and my upper arms were starting to seize up. I felt elation and exhaustion in equal measure,...
Looking for some movies for the days when holidays become too much and a little quiet time is required? Elio (Disney Pixar) Rated PG Mild themes, animated violence Running time: 1h 39m Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with...
Inman Grant wants Australians to consider the bill a “social media delay” rather than a ban, reports Tama Leaver. But AI raises even more concerns for kids. Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be...
School holidays are here—and while the promise of slower mornings and no lunchboxes is sweet, keeping kids entertained (and screen time under control!) can be a challenge, especially if the weather turns grey. Whether you’re staying local or just looking to make the most of time...
Creative, Budget-Friendly Party Ideas Kids (and parents) Will Love When the party's over and the cake crumbs have settled, there's still one final surprise that keeps the fun going—party bags! But forget the same old sugar-filled goodie bags. With a little creativity (and a modest budget),...
Turn Repairs into Rewards—and Help the Planet Too If you've ever wondered whether to repair or replace something around the house, now’s the time to lean into your inner DIY expert. WD-40 Company has just launched the Repair Challenge 2025, inviting Aussies to take on small (or...
Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective’, reports Lisa M. Given. But this is at odds with other evidence Technologies to enforce the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s are “private, robust and effective”. That’s according to the preliminary findings of a...
Sonja Walker’s minute-by-minute planning means that her parties pass muster with all the troops. Navigating the Birthday Party Minefield Birthday parties can be a minefield for unsuspecting parents. Who should be invited and who shouldn’t be invited? How many kids is too many? How long should it last?...
Shocking New Data Reveals Weekly Hospitalisations on the Sunshine Coast Parents are being urged to think twice before letting their child ride an e-scooter, after new research revealed that two children a week are hospitalised due to e-scooter injuries on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The study, published in...
It was a close-run thing, but his son’s fifth-birthday party ended up being a treasured event, writes Daniel Prokop. The Pressure of the First Real Party When my wife, Beth, and I celebrated five years of being parents, we received the official thumbs up from our son,...
