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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.

If you ask us, making gingerbread (and eating most of the decorative lollies in the process) is a December ritual that everyone household should embrace. Step right this way for a delicious yet easy recipe.

An interview with award-winning author-illustrator Jennifer Cossins on her latest book, Extreme Animal Facts⎯an exploration of over 140 of the world's most extraordinary animals.

A conversation with educational psychologist Nicola Hogan on POSCA's Art Over Everything campaign.

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.

This is the perfect summertime refresher that's free from any nasties and isn't complicated to make. In fact, the only thing in this sorbet is watermelon.

Combing nature play with weaving and sculpture, garden looms are great for kids of all ages. Keen to give one a try? Head right this way for a DIY.

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.

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

Need a nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, vegan recipe that still tastes great? We've got you covered. This one is super yummy and it's also no-bake. You're welcome. :)

This is a modern twist on the classic childhood treat of the 80s and 90s: the chocolate crackle. Best enjoyed while reminiscing about childhood birthday parties and life without the internet.

If you ask us, there isn't enough purple food in the world. So, we've created this blueberry, cashew and coconut slice to help fill the void (or at least the void in your tummy). Give it a whirl? It's purple-icious.

Sometimes baking can be a bit of a bother, especially if the weather is hot. Try this no-bake lemon and coconut slice next time you want a sweet treat without the heat.

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

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.

We chat with Jordi about being an unconventionally creative kid, finding her place in the world as an artist, owning an art gallery and flying by the seat of her pants as a parent.

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.

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

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.

Embrace some old school creativity and get a little hands-on next story time. Shadow puppets are a great way to shake up your bedtime routine or just encourage some creative play. How many of these animals can you recreate?

We chat with textile artist Cat Rabbit about the inspiration for her sets and characters, and she gives us her fave gluten and dairy free chocolate speckle cookie recipe.

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.