Lucinda Bertram reminds us of the joys of child’s play. If my lounge room is looking neat and no form of craft is filling up the dining-room table, then you can pretty much guarantee we’ve been on holiday or the TV has been on for too...
Easter is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it's time to dust off those cookie cutters and get baking! We've got the perfect recipe for you and your little ones to enjoy: Brown Sugar Easter Egg CookiesBrown Sugar Easter Egg Cookies Ingredients 185g...
Aussie parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie will be breathing a sigh of relief! From a hilarious podcast about the human body, a detective series that investigates killer butterflies and glow worms, to art-curious kids who study what freaky snakes have...
Easter time and we're feeling egg-cited! What better way to celebrate Easter than by whipping up a batch of these adorable Bunny Cookies? Get ready to hop into the kitchen with your little bunnies and let's get baking! Easter Bunny Cookies Ingredients 185g unsalted butter, chopped 1...
Andrea Travers wonders if over-protecting our children is harmful. From advertising to the evening news, the message is ‘Be afraid’. We can never let up, never let go. Our children are always at risk in so many aspects of their lives, from educational underachievement to stranger...
School holidays are a much-awaited break from the routine of classes, homework, and schoolwork. It's a time for kids to relax, have fun and rejuvenate their minds and bodies. However, with the advent of technology and digital devices, children spend much time in front of screens...
John W. Luton delights in the rewards of encouraging children to write about their holidays and other special experiences. My wife, Cheryl, and I have always encouraged our children (and our students) to write about their holiday activities, as a means both of preserving memories and...
Gingerbread Easter Bunnies Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (90g) brown sugar ⅔ cup (230g) golden syrup 2½ cups (335g) plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ cup (80g) icing (confectioner’s) sugar, sifted 2 teaspoons water Method preheat oven...
We have some Pintor Paint Marker prize packs to Giveaway to seven lucky subscribers. Pintor water-based paint markers come in different tip sizes: extra fine, fine, medium and broad. With up to 30 colours to pick from, Pintor is a multi-purpose D.I.Y. Paint marker that is...
If the thought of getting the craft supplies out to make a beautiful creation for the upcoming Easter Bonnet parade has you running for the hills, then you’re not alone! “Many parents feel overwhelmed by the mess and time spent cleaning up caused by paints, glue...
