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DIY Bird Feeder
We love a craft project that gets kids outside observing nature. This one does just that, and it's quick and easy to make. BYO bird identification book for extra fun.
Cute Fruit Smoothies
Whizz up some fruity magic in the kitchen with these cute-fruit smoothie recipes. They're fresh, delicious and simple to make.
Easy-Peasy Basic Biscuit Recipe
Alphabet biccies are even better than alphabet soup. Try these easy-peasy biccies next time you need to jazz up a boring lunchbox. They're guaranteed to make kids smile.
How to Raise Optimistic Kids
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.
DIY Homemade Chalk
This is a fun, colourful (and slightly messy) chalk crafting idea that will keep the kids busy and let them explore the idea of making something from scratch.
Meet Molly Hunt + diversify your bookshelf
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.
Sleepless Nights: A Motherhood Confession
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.
How to Make Pikelets (and colour them naturally)
Like pancakes but only smaller, pikelets are the perfect snack for any time of day. Make them all the more fun (and a little bit healthier) by colouring them with fruits and veggies. Shh, don't tell the kids.
Talking About Disability with Kids
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.
Eat, Sleep, Play, Love: Advice on the early years
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.
Baby Brain: An Interview With Dr Sarah McKay
Neuroscientist, mother and author, Dr Sarah McKay, believes there's more to baby brain than negative stereotypes about forgetfulness. In fact, she says there's no proof women's cognitive function declines. Instead, their brains transform in rather remarkable ways.
Homemade Apricot Ice Cream
Apricots are a subtle and often overlooked stone fruit. But paired with lashings of double cream and cream cheese, they become a lip-smacking ice cream.
Hello Dhal-ing: our fave dhal recipe
A bowl full of dhal is the mealtime equivalent to a giant hug, and this dhal recipe is one of our all-time favourites. Try it for yourself.
the beautiful bunch: a conversation with Jane Marx
Jane Marx spent years establishing a thriving hospitality-based social enterprise that employed young refugee women. Then the pandemic struck. With a newborn under her arm, she pivoted the business and created The Beautiful Bunch. Read her inspiring story here.
DIY Insect Hotel
In our tidy urban backyards, insects and bugs don't have enough habitat to protect them, particularly in winter. Create your own bug or insect hotel with our how-to guide.
tummy tonic
Whether you or your kids have a tummy ache related to nerves or you've simply eaten too much of the wrong food, this tummy tonic will soothe your belly.
Five Fields Playground: Redefining Play
In Massachusetts, in the USA, the Five Fields playground looks unassuming. But it redefines the boundaries between architecture and play, and provides a space children can engage with on their own terms.
a guide to herbal teas
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.
beddie: a nostalgic bed linen brand
Beddie is ethically-made bed linen in the colours and prints that rocked eras gone by. We chat with Beddie founder, Deborah Brown, about her inspiration and why Beddie sheets are great for the whole family.
Social Justice Parenting
Raising inclusive, empathetic and socially-conscious children is a goal for most parents. So, how can we achieve that? Dr Traci Baxley says it begins with you and the idea of social justice parenting.
Why Do Kids Stop Drawing?
Drawing is a vital process for kids. It helps them learn to communicate with the world and eventually to write. So why do most kids eventually stop drawing? Associate Professor Misty Adoniou takes a look into the meaning behind the scribbles.
DIY Door Hanger Menu
Making brekkie in bed is fun, but it's even better when you've got the little details down pat. Print this DIY door hanger menu and let the kids give someone the complete hotel experience.
fun cake ideas: happy face cake
This happy face cake is rich and delicious—not to mention dairy-free, egg-free and refined-sugar-free! The icing is dairy-free too.
Mums who Play: Interview with musician Nici Ward
Professional musician Nici Ward took time out from playing music while raising her babies. But as they got older, she returned to her passion and found that playtime is truly transformative for adults.