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Brandi chats about Black motherhood, being a doula, and the empowerment that comes from women sharing stories.

Sophie Walker believes positive birth experiences begin with education. And so she created Australian Birth Stories⎯a podcast, book and series of classes designed to empower women.

Sex educator, author and parent, Cory Silverberg, wants us to think about sex and gender in a bigger way.

Sarah Rose is an Aussie legend. She's a three-times Paralympian swimmer, mother and Playschool superstar. And now, she's written a rad kids book about disability.

Life is full of hard knocks, which is why author and educator Kari Sutton, believes we need to raise mentally fit kids. How? By teaching them the power of positive thinking.

Dr Preeya Alexander’s newest book Full Plate will never leave you wondering what’s for dinner (or lunch) again. It's packed full of versatile recipes that are allergy and kid friendly.

Mother, activist, academic and author, Dr Pragya Agarwal, answers our questions about how to talk to kids about race and raise actively anti-racist youth.

Ever wondered why kids lie, or whether it's ok for us to lie to our children? Dr Victoria Talwar has spent decades researching this subject and written a book on the topic. In this interview, she answers all our questions about lying, and you might be surprised by the answers.

Even the most self-aware parent will inevitably pass on issues to their children. But what happens if we openly talk about those issues with our kids? Take a peek at this extract from The Good Enough Parent by The School of Life.

Author and mum Sydney Piercey chats about creativity, parenting, moving to rural France, and writing a book about sustainable play.

With depression and anxiety on the rise in our youth, Dr Madeline Levine wants us to re-think the way we raise kids. Instead of cushioning them from hardship, she reckons we should let them feel discomfort.

When the small person in your life has a rough day, we don't always know what to say. Enter Scott Stuart. This dad, poet, writer and TikTok sensation has the answers, and they're now available in one handy-dandy book: Bedtime Stories for Hard Days.

Good news! Food education doesn't need to be boring. Instead, it can be fun, a little bit grubby and involve community. The good folks at the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation chat with us about why food education matters and how it can make a life-long impact.

Encountering new experiences can be daunting for kids, but chatting about them can help. Davina Bells talks about her latest book, What To Do When You're Not Sure What To Do, and how words can ease anxieties.

Combining sensory play with bathtime, our rainbow bath bubbles will have kids begging to get in the tub.  Use ready-made food colouring or make your own using foods like turmeric and beetroot, the experimentation is half the fun.

Crisp like potato chips but with the sweetness of fresh apples, these baked apple chips are absolutely delish. Made with only three ingredients and an oven, they're super simple too. Give them a whirl next time the kids say, "I'm hungry!"

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).

When Anna Kövecses moved onto a boat with her husband and three kids, they gave up most of their possessions. The change prompted a world of creative play and toy making.

Boredom is all part of being a kid, and so important too! But if it's all just getting a little too much - this 'Bored' Games idea can be a lifesaver. Easy entertainment for the school holidays with the mission of saving one bored kid at a time. Make a...

We chat with Nina Tame about tattoos, life, love, disability and motherhood in the UK. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

Colour experts agree: colour can impact our emotions, mental health, sleep patterns and even our appetites. But what about our kids? How are they affected by colour and can we use colour to help them?

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Or, are apples chemical-laden vessels that are bad for our health? Take a look into the history of growing, selling and eating apples to find out for yourself.

We all want our kids to be optimistic and resilient. But what does that actually mean, why does it matter and how on earth do we do it? Read on for a deep-dive into children and the importance of optimism.

Dr Preeya Alexander has written a practical, inclusive and down-to-earth guide for surviving the first few years of parenting. She chats with Lou about her new book, Eat, Sleep, Play, Love.