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Illustration of a girl in bed with blankets up to her nose. She has night-time fears. Lunch Lady Magazine

Night-time fears and what to do about them

Studies suggest that up to two-thirds of Australian kids are scared of the dark. Take a deep-dive into the why and how we can help.

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Photo of a man having his hair cut by two children in Mammalian Diving Reflux performance for Lunch Lady Magazine

Haircuts by Children

Creative Director, Darren O Donnell, reckons kids have the power to make us all better people. And, when we give them more power, the world can come become a better place.

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Pressed flower biscuits cookies for Lunch Lady Magazine

Pressed flower biccies

Next time you need some morning tea inspo, try these pressed flower biccies. They're as pretty as they are tasty and best served with our garden tea (recipe for both here).

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Lunch Lady Blog - popcorn recipe - issue 4

How to make homemade popcorn!

Family movie nights need popcorn. Here's how to make the perfect batch of popcorn and three fab toppings that aren't boring butter and salt.

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Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part three!)

Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part three!)

Every good lunchbox needs a good biccy, and the recipe featured in part three of our lunchbox inspo series is a winner! Here's how to make it.

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Why kids need time in nature

Why kids need time in nature

With kids spending more time on screens then ever, it's imperative to make time for reconnection with nature. Journalist and author Richard Louv has spent a good chunk of his life helping people and societies reconnect in a way that is joyful, futuristic and technological. And it all begins with children.

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Yoga for kids

Yoga is great for kids (and adults). The poses and practices can be fun and challenging in a good way, and even help process difficult emotions. We've asked an expert for three beginner poses to get your kids started.

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Lunch Lady - issue 3 - album covers drawn by a 6 year olds

100 CLASSIC ALBUM ARTWORKS RECREATED BY A SIX-YEAR-OLD

Interview with Tano Veron: Co-founder of art project Rock at Six Years, a collaboration with his six-year-old niece, Nicolina Lorenza Vachetti What is this project about? Rock at Six Years is a family art project by me and my niece, Nicolina Lorenza Vachetti. It’s a collection of contemporary abstract album...

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School design: reimagining the learning space

Imagine a school with a courtyard that transforms into a giant paddling pool when it rains, or a rooftop playground that can only be accessed by a vertical climbing rope. Japanese architects Youji no Shiro take a creative approach to design.

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