A very simple idea for a Christmas dessert, that looks like a traditional panettone but is much more delicious. Easy enough for the kids to help make it. Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) maple syrup 2 tablespoons brandy 1 litre store-bought vanilla ice-cream 1 x 1kg store-bought pandoro...
Decorating your Christmas tree? Try these crafts inspired by Aussie plants and animals, write Caitlyn Forster, Euan Ritchie and Laura Nicole Driessen While we’re busy preparing for Christmas, many Australian native plants and animals are also busy – growing, flowering and raising their young. What better...
If you’re looking to get more out of your walks, here are five ways to supercharge them, writes Jack McNamara Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits – lowering the risk of...
Parents need to be like Big Ted and ‘talk aloud’ while they use screens with their kids, report Kate Highfield and Susan Edwards Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids’ health and wellbeing – even ranking...
How it will work remains a mystery, reports Lisa M. Given The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. In doing so, it has ignored advice from a chorus of experts – and from the...
Try these tips to help your child develop stronger literacy skills Have Them Read Aloud This encourages them to go slower, which gives them more time to process what they read and in turn improves reading comprehension. Plus, they're not only seeing the words —...
An Art Therapy Program organised by the Black Dog Institute and Art Gallery of New South Wales, found to reduce anxiety in children by 29% Creative Solutions to Childhood Anxiety A groundbreaking partnership between the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Black Dog Institute has...
Chart your fart’: CSIRO calls Aussies to track flatulence for science In a uniquely Australian twist on citizen science, CSIRO, the nation’s leading science agency, is inviting people to track their farts to help researchers better understand gut health. This unusual yet important project aims to...
Is it normal, or should I be worried? Asks Penny Van Bergen Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school. If you notice your own child is doing this, you may worry they are...
Melanie Charlton writes about innovative ways to satisfy her children’s desire for a pet (particularly at Christmas) without bearing all the responsibility of owning one. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and the kids were agitated at being stuck indoors, so I suggested we go to...
