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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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Hot Toddies

Hot Toddies

We’ve partnered with Pure Harvest to bring you a series of seasonal recipes made with their delicious new range of NOM Nut Milk. ⁠(You can swig out of the carton, they’re that good).⁠

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Chocolate Orange Muffins

Chocolate Orange Muffins

This ingenious muffin-in-an-orange trick works a treat in any campfire.

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Kate Constantine

Meet Kate Constantine

We interview Kate Constantine – a Gadigal artist from the Eora nation – on creating art, love and life on Bundjalung Country, Byron Bay.

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Nature-play craft activity: leaf garlands

Looking to get the kids outdoors more? This nature play craft activity will have you hunting down leaves to make leaf garlands. You'll also need paint, paintbrushes and string.

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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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Oat Waffles

Oat Waffles

What you need: (makes 4–6 waffles) 130g / 4.6oz oat flour* 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 75g / 2.7oz butter, melted 3/4 cup (180ml / 6 fl oz) milk of your choice 1 tsp vanilla paste 1–2 tbsp maple syrup 2 large free-range eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon,...

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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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Fried Rice Bowls

Fried Rice Bowls

What you need (Serves 4–6): For the sauce: 4 tbsp (80ml / 2.7 fl oz) soy sauce or tamari 2 tsp (10ml / 0.34 fl oz) honey 1 tbsp (20ml / 0.7 fl oz) rice wine vinegar 1 tsp (5ml / 0.17 fl oz) sesame oil 2 tbsp (40ml /...

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Chunky Minestrone with Giant Croutons

Chunky Minestrone with Giant Croutons

This soup recipe is super chunky so that experimental toddlers can hold onto (cooled) pieces of veggies and get the full sensory experience. Yet, it's yum enough for adults to love too. Win, win!

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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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Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

You can poach the chicken directly in the soup, or you can buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it before adding it to the soup a few minutes before serving. What you need: (Serves 4–6) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, sliced 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks,...

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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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Orange + Poppy Seed Cake

ORANGE POPPYSEED CAKE

Serves 8–12 What you need: • 2 small oranges • 4 free-range eggs • 1/2 cup honey • 3 cups almond meal • 1 tsp baking powder • pinch of salt • 2 tbsp poppy seeds What to do: 1. Place the oranges into a saucepan and cover with water....

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Lunch Lady - Issue 15 - Pro Flow

ProFlow

The stigma around menstruation has been with us a loooooong time. In fact, it’s historically been such a taboo topic that we know very little about how women managed their periods in ancient times. Men held the pens back in those days and none, apparently, felt compelled to write much...

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Blood Orange Cinnamon Scrolls

Blood Orange Cinnamon Buns with drizzle icing

Makes 24 buns For the dough: • 150g / 5.3oz butter, at room temperature • 90g / 3.2oz caster sugar • pinch of salt • 450ml / 15.2 fl oz milk • 13g / 0.45oz instant yeast • 840g / 1lb 13.6oz plain flour • zest of 1 blood orange...

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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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Koala Eco - essential oils

Koala Eco Pocket Guide to Essential Oils.

We partnered with cleaning experts Koala Eco to make this handy home guide to essential oils! Learn about some of the most powerful oils and how to use them including what works best for dreaded lice, nourishing your hair and creating calm before bed. Introducing Eucalyptus, Lemon Myrtle, Peppermint, Rosemary,...

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Sophia Cook by HomeMilk

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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Growing veg from food scraps.

growing food from kitchen scraps? peasy.

pineapple 1. Slice off the leafy green top and remove all fruit. Carefully remove the bottom layers until you see the root buds. 2. Place in water for 2 weeks to form roots. 3. Plant in a pot of soil. You’ll see growth in the first few months but it...

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Beci Orpin - DIY Dominos

DIY Dominos

DOWNLOAD your Beci Orpin Domino design here The Rules of the Game. For the same reason that it’s hard to talk about the rules of dice, it’s hard to lock down what counts as ‘classic’ dominoes. Nobody knows exactly what the original rules were and now there are simply too...

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Orange and cannellini bean cake with icing and sprinkles on a table for Lunch Lady Magazine

Orange and Cannellini Cake

Beans aren't usually the first ingredient that comes to mind when you're making a cake, but trust us, this cake is delicious! Even the kids will love it.

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First nations education for kids at Children's Ground (Lunch Lady Magazine)

First Nations education: CHILDREN’S GROUND

Children's Ground is an organisation led by First Nations people for First Nations communities. To learn more about this grassroots approach to education we spoke to the founders and CEO.

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