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Creating Resilient Kids
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.
Scott Stuart on Redefining Masculinity, Parenting and Writing
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.
Delicious Gingerbread
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.
Easy-Peasy Watermelon Sorbet
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.
DIY Garden Loom
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.
Davina Bell on writing children's books and guiding family conversations
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.
Yvonn Deitch on Design, Motherhood and Creating a Home
Stylist, creative and mother, Yvonne Deitch, chats about what makes a home and how she draws inspiration from her childhood in East Germany.
White chocolate, raspberry + chia seed slice
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. :)
Chocolate Crackle Slice
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.
Blueberry, Cashew + Coconut Slice
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.
Lemon + Coconut No-Bake Slice
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.
Meet Aseel Tayah: A Palestinian Artist, Mother and Activist
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.
EVERYWHERE LIFE TAKES ME – Meet Jordana Henry: Painter, Gallery Owner, Mother
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.
EVERYWHERE LIFE TAKES ME – Meet Nat Woods: editor, writer, mother
Nat Woods chats about raising twin boys, creating a co-working office full of creatives, and making a living from writing.
EVERYWHERE LIFE TAKES ME – Meet Tegan Murdock: Weaver, Artist, Mother
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.
Nat McComas on Wildflowers and Photography for Nature Baby
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.
Confessions of a Preschool Teacher
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.
How to Make Shadow Puppets
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?
Cat Rabbit Chats about Craft + Cookies
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.
Dr Libby Weaver: The Invisible Load
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.
Peach and Raspberry Yoghurt Icy Poles
Homemade ice blocks should be the cornerstone of childhood summer memories, and this recipe is one of the best. Made with plain yoghurt and fresh fruit, they're good enough to eat at any time of day.
Helga Stentzel and her creative food photography
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.
MiNiMONO: upcycled furniture for playful families
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.
the history of the pet rock
There are some moments in human history that are just too weird to explain. Fads like hula hoops, fidget spinners, and the quirkiest of them all: Pet Rocks.