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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.
Mums who Play: Interview with roller skater Zulfiye Tufa
Zulfiye Tufa began roller skating in her living room during the pandemic lockdowns. Three years later, her entire life has transformed and she wants other mums to know the benefits of play.
Mums who Play: Interview with surfer Lauren Hill
We play with our kids, but often don't prioritise having our own playtime. Professional surfer, writer and film maker, Lauren Hill, chats about the benefits of taking timeout to play as an adult.
Family Camping Trips: next time, it will be different
Edmund Burke loves camping. Well, he thinks he does. Because every year, as the memory of the last bad trip fades away, the illusion of a new (better) camping trip arrives. Next time, things will be different.
Embracing Chaos Can Make Us Better People (and Parents)
We live in a tidy age, but does it actually help us? Tim Harford argues that when we embrace chaos and mess, we become more creative, adaptable people and parents.
Anna Jones' One-Pot Spaghetti
This magical one-pot spaghetti recipe is life-changing. Simply add all the ingredients to a pot with water and voila: dinner without a fuss.
The Return of Free-Range Childhoods
Lenore Skenazy believes that a lack of independence in childhood is contributing to less resilient young adults. Her solution? Let go, and let kids grow.
Without a Village
In the absence of a village, we are left to raise ourselves and our children, alone and at sea. An opinion piece by Tekie Quaye.
Why making a photo book is always worth it.
Got a phone filled with photos that you've never bothered printing? It's time to make a photo book. We guarantee it's worth the effort.
Misaki Kawai: Arty Farty
Japanese artist Misaki Kawai is inspired by children's minds. In her art, she attempts to channel the best part of kids: playfulness, curiosity and an appreciation of a good fart.
Fun cake ideas: sunflower hummingbird cake
Perfect to bake on a cloudy day, this Sunflower Hummingbird Cake with cream cheese icing will bring the sunshine in to your kitchen one slice at a time.
Mariam Issa on motherhood, being a refugee and creating community
Mother of five, Mariam Issa, came to Australia after fleeing civil war in Somalia. When settling in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton, she experience racism and isolation. Yet she discovered community connection by leading with compassion and love.
Cute food: puppy pears
Transform slices of pear into cute puppy faces. It's cute fruit that's almost too adorable to eat. Perfect for picky eaters, party plates or ho-hum days.
How to make a zine: kids craft DIY
A zine (pronunced zeen, like the end of the word magazine) is a homemade publication about anything you're interested in. Learn how to make a zine using a single piece of paper.
The best ever banana bread
Want to try the world's best banana bread? Step right this way. This recipe is also packed full of ingredients that will help you sleep, making it the perfect midnight snack.
How to make an apple piñata
Piñata's are the life of any kids party. Make your own piñata with this easy DIY that uses a paper lantern as the apple mould.
M/OTHER: a weekend of fearless conversation
We have a lovely chat with Bec Kavanagh and Jamila Khodja, the duo behind M/OTHER–the event series featuring a lineup of writers, thinkers and creators in frank discussions on all the layers of ‘motherhood’.
Guilty of missing out!
Comedian and writer Mandy Nolan is suffering mum guilt, or what she calls GOMO: the guilt of missing out. To compensate for all the things she misses out on, she tells occasional fibs and throws elaborate parties.
Parenting with disability: Sam Drummond shares his journey
Lawyer and disability advocate Sam Drummond shares his experience of growing up disabled and the journey to becoming a father.
It ain't easy being green: confessions of a wannabe eco-mum
Comedian and writer Mandy Nolan has lofty goals of becoming an eco-mum, there's just a few obstacles in her way, including her five children and love of cats.
Cute craft: lunchbox notes
Download and print these lunchbox notes to make lunchtime that little bit cuter. They're perfect for ham-and-cheese inspired haiku's (or reminding kids to eat their fruit and veg!).
