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Mothering - The Long Haul

The long road of mothering

"Now I must do some of the toughest mothering I have ever done, I have to learn to let them make their own mistakes." An opinion piece by comedian and writer Many Nolan.

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Teaching kids mindfulness: the 'sit spot'

We could all benefit from slowing down and improving our mindfulness skills, and a sit spot is one way to do just that. Great for kids and adults, a sit spot can encourage a love of nature, while also soothing anxiety.

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Parenting Around the World

Mother, researcher and writer, Christine Gross-Loh, talks about the norms of good parenting in different countries and her experience with parenting around the world.  

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Dear Lunch Lady

Dear Lunch Lady

Q. This is not a lie: I have a box of bicarb soda from pre-internet days. How long do things generally keep for, and what happens if I cook with them? PS. I always thought sifting dry ingredients was to catch weevils, and seeing as indoor kitchens and Tupperware have...

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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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Sibling rivalry

Sibling rivalry dates back to Ancient Egyptian mythology and is present in almost every animal species on the planet. But could it actually be a beneficial thing? Dr Justin Coulson lays down the facts.

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Parenting around the world

Parenting around the world with Lotte Barnes-King

Parenting in Mullumbimby, New South Wales, with Lotte Barnes-King and Lia-Belle King discussing same-sex parenting, community living and meditation. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!  

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Bobbi Lockyer

parenting around the world with bobbi lockyer

Creative mumma Bobbi Lockyer talks about capturing culture, women’s rights, becoming an artist and raising four boys in Port Headland, Western Australia. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

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Parenting around the world

Parenting around the world with cynthia edorh

An interview with Cynthia Edorh on her Togolese-Canadian heritage, single parenting in New York, and the need for community connection. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

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Parenting around the world with atsuko nakagawa

Parenting around the world with atsuko nakagawa

We interview Atsuko Nakagawa, discussing co-sleeping, family traditions and the importance of community in Kyoto City, Japan. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

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Parenting around the world with Dr kyl myers

Parenting around the world with Dr kyl myers

We interview Dr Kyl Myers on gender creative parenting, finding love and growing up Mormon. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

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Parenting around the world

Parenting around the world with Cat

We interview Cat on living in a goat shed, birthday traditions and sweet neighbours in Western Iberia, Portugal. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

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Parenting around the world with sophia cook

We interview Sophia Cook on Tinder, culture, food, life learnings and having two kids under one in South London. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!  

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Teaching a kid to drive

Teaching a kid to drive

Mother, writer and comedian Mandy Nolan reckons there's no greater horror than being in the passenger seat next to your brand new learner driver child. But in hindsight, perhaps, those hours spent fighting together were a privilege.

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A Joyful Life - Chanene Saliee

A Joyful Life

Chat with author and mum Chaneen Saliee about finding your own way in motherhood. Interview by Tekie Quaye How would you describe yourself? As a very big-hearted person who has a deep underlying passion and connection with others in the world. I’m very creative and I’m always on the move....

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Growing up Black in Australia by Tekie Quaye

Growing up in Australia by Tekie Quaye

"Becoming a parent raises all sorts of questions about the way you might bring up your child and the family you want to be. I find that much of what I do and don’t want for my daughter is a reflection of my own experiences as a child."

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Lunch Lady article - issue 17 - Lady LaTonya

LADY LATONYA

In an online world dominated by white voices, Brooklyn-based stylist and blogger LaTonya Yvette has carved herself a platform to discuss everything from beauty, fashion and motherhood to the politics of white nationalism in President Trump’s America. Her debut book, Woman of Color, combines her personal narrative with interviews and...

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Lunch Lady interviews - Adam Briggs - Author Our Home Our Heartbeat

Kids Books We Love...

Rapper, comedian and author Adam Briggs talks about sharing a different Indigenous perspective with his new kids’ book, Our Home, Our Heartbeat. Tell us where you’re from? I’m from Victoria. I’m from Shepparton. That’s where I grew up. That’s where I spent most of my time. Tell us about your...

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Opinion piece - old wives' tales...

Opinion piece - old wives' tales...

*There’s an old wives’ tale that the firstborn always look like their dad to stop the father fleeing from the house in horror shortly after the babies arrive. Opinion piece by Edmund Burke The Genes – They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and the birth of...

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Edible Eyes: A royal icing DIY

Edible eyes make lunchboxes more fun and healthy food way more appealing. Learn how to make them from royal icing. It's easy, fun and they last for ages in the pantry.

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Lunch Lady Blog - issue 13 - Avril + Bea

baking, princesses and family life with Bea

Bea, at six years old loves baking, princesses and her younger brother, Gabe. She also has Down syndrome. Her mother, Avril, talks about building a family from the most unexpected parts. The thing about Bea is that, in so many ways, she’s just like other little girls. Princesses, make-up, all...

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Malala's father - interview

Malala's father - interview

A chat with Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala, about fatherhood, the importance of education and breaking the iron bars of patriarchy. Could you tell us a bit about your own childhood? How did your experiences shape your thinking about equality and education? I grew up in...

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Lunch Lady Blog - Holy Scrolly - Issue 7

Holy Scrolly - try these scroll recipes

CHEDDAR + MISO SCROLLS • 1 cup self-raising flour • 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt • 3 tbsp hatcho miso • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated • 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. 2. Line a baking tray with baking paper....

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Photo of red paper aeroplane for bored children. Instructions on how to make a fast paper plane.

How to make paper planes (three ways)

Paper planes are the most basic of boredom busters, but there's a definite knack to making a good paper plane. We've got three tried and tested techniques sure to delight big and small kids. All you need is paper.

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