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Getting out and about in nature is not just a nice thing to do on the weekend, it's actually really good for our health. Enjoy this deep-dive into the history of tree hugging and you'll never take our woody friends for granted again.

Author, illustrator and nature-enthusiast Sami Bayly chats about her latest book The Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals and where her passion for nature began.

Tree hugging isn't just for hippies, it's something we can all give a go at any time. Here are our top three ways to get hugging next you're meandering nature. We guarantee you'll feel better afterwards.

Acclaimed Aussie author and mother, Kate Mildenhall, chats about writing, creativity, family and her new book, To Stir With Love.

Hair Conner chats about their latest graphic novel, a queer romantic story inspired by Jane Austen's writing.

Learn how to cure the winter blues, soothe nerves, induce calmness or just enjoy a cuppa with your kids, with our handy-dandy guide to herbal teas.

Award-winning writer, Danielle Binks, chats about learning to tell stories via lying, what kids should do to become a writer, and the art of procrastination.

Gija and Jaru Man, Carl Merrison, yarns about his childhood in the Kimberley, his love for sports and why he started writing books for kids.

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.

Gardens are jam-packed with opportunities to learn, move, explore and be mindful. They can can also provide our children with the chance to process their feelings and their experiences—both good and bad.  Learn how to set your kids up for life by getting their hands dirty in the garden right...

As a child, Tylissa Elisara loved The Magic Faraway Tree and Winnie the Pooh. Then, when her son experienced racism at age two, she decided to create a book like the ones she grew up with that also featured First Nation's culture.

We're yet to meet a kid that doesn't love a lift-the-flap board book, but we have met several parents who are tired of reading the same ones over and over again. Enter Roobee Roo—a new series of fun, playful and inspiring Aussie-made books for families.

Stylist, creative and mother, Yvonne Deitch, chats about what makes a home and how she draws inspiration from her childhood in East Germany.

Aseel talks about growing up in Palestine, raising a child in Australia, how food can be a form of resistance and the healing powers of music.

Nat Woods chats about raising twin boys, creating a co-working office full of creatives, and making a living from writing.

Tegan chats about connecting with her Aboriginal culture through weaving, passing on her heritage to her children and finding support for her people's craft.

Byron Bay local, Nat McComas, has been taking photos since high school and her latest shoot for Nature Baby took her right back to her childhood.

Kids listen to everything we say and preschool teachers are re-told every word! New Zealand writer Anisa MacLean spills the beans on life teaching toddlers and why Chuck Taylors shouldn't be worn.

The invisible load is the unseen burden we carry in our minds and in our bodies. If we're not careful, it contributes to all sorts of health problems. Dr Libby Weaver chats about how we can take better care of ourselves, and why women often carry the biggest loads.

Growing up in Russia amongst a culture of DIYers provided Helga Stentzel with a rare gift. She can see the beauty in everyday objects and believes boredom is crucial for her creativity.

For one Berlin-based family, the pandemic provided the setting for new ideas to be born. The result is MiNiMONO, a playful furniture brand that uses 100% recycled materials. We chat with the founders Dirk and Julieta about building a sustainable family brand.

Molly Hunt is a natural storyteller with a rare gift—she's an animator, journalist, radio presenter and illustrator. Molly chats about her life, passions and creative process.

Sleep habits can be a controversial topic in the world of parenting. But Liz Petrone reckons that letting her kids find comfort in her bed is one of the few things she can get right as a mother.

Cathy Reay wants you to start talking to your kids about Disability, and she reckons films and books are the perfect place to start the conversation.