Looking to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays while also helping them learn about the environment? With over 35 environmental sustainability activities in the Junior Landcare Learning Centre, there is a lot to keep children busy. Every learning activity runs for 30 minutes with step-by-step...
Emma Ranie is determined to buck the norm by not planning activities for her children throughout the holidays. Left to their own devices, alone in the backyard for a couple of hours, the children have forgotten their ‘boredom’, and are deeply embroiled in creating an entire...
“As Australians are packing up their cars and hitting the road to experience some of Australia’s spectacular scenery in a safe way, it’s important to keep some family-friendly pit stops front of mind to keep little ones engaged throughout the journey. With domestic travel resuming...
This mum discovers that the road to school holiday happiness begins with herself. ...
35 staycation ideas to help stay away from screen time and get your family fun back these holidays. There are ideas for all ages to keep them busy during the school holidays. Check out number 35 in case you decide that you want to keep...
Elizabeth Quinn writes about her favourite place. We all have a place that we like the most. It can be a certain table in a favourite cafe, or a special desk at the local library, or a room of our own where we take refuge from...
Parents/Carers and OSHC Services —Finding it hard to select a suitable family movie for kids? Then check out the Australian Council on Children and the Media’s website for the latest guides to family movies available via Disney+, Netflix, Stan and SBS On Demand, plus access 1000+...
Life feeling like a treadmill? Penny Webb explains how to get your groove back these holidays. Nicky Raymond’s world turned upside down when her husband was made redundant, resulting in several months of unemployment. Money became tight and suddenly holidays and costly family activities weren’t possible. “We went...
Have you downloaded our latest free CHILD Mini Mag? It’s jammed packed with lots of craft and drawing activities to keep the kids happy and entertained....
Search out those old family games and enjoy the 'lockdown' at home. Remember that old adage about 'the family that plays together, stays together! There are some great books around about games that you can play with little or no equipment - stuff that you can...
