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Newcastle offers coastal and cultural adventures for families
If ever there was a city forged from fire and earth Newcastle is it, but these days the city is firing it up in new and unexpected ways and the destination is proving a big hit with families.
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Kittens reenact 'The Lion King' in adorable video
What happens when children enlist the help of their pet kittens to recreate their favourite movie?
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A life lesson in teaching
Melinda Ham looks at an initiative to encourage students to become teachers.
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When your child doesn't share your passion
We all want our children to forge their own path but secretly we'd also like them to at least feign interest in our own passions - Kylie Orr discovered that is definitely not the case in her home.
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Summer school holiday guide
Your family guide to summer holiday fun! Find out what is on in your state here.
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Preschoolers
Stepfather creates children's book to propose to his childhood pen pal
KATIE CARLIN When American Rick Skalski decided it was time to propose to his childhood pen pal he knew he had to include one other very special person in the proposal – his stepson Evan – and the idea for a superhero proposal storybook was born.
Childcare workers asked to hand back wage rise
Jonathan Swan and Bianca Hall The Abbott government is asking childcare providers to ''do the right thing'' and hand back $62.5 million given to them to improve wages in the poorly paid sector.
Childcare costs: families spending 9% of income after subsidies
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Younger Kids
The sacrifices we make for our kids
KERRI SACKVILLE - ESSENTIAL KIDS What sacrifices do you make for your kids? Kerri Sackville made a memorable one last week for her daughter and she is willing to do it all again next year.
When your child doesn't share your passion
KYLIE ORR We all want our children to forge their own path but secretly we'd also like them to at least feign interest in our own passions - Kylie Orr discovered that is definitely not the case in her home.
Tribute site set up for victims of Carlingford school crash
Driver who killed child outside school was doing three-point turn: police
Different approach to learning yields compassionate results
Students with disabilities are still being left out at mainstream schools
Older Kids
A life lesson in teaching
Melinda Ham Melinda Ham looks at an initiative to encourage students to become teachers.
School holiday water activities
Getting soaked has never been so much fun for children, writes Wendy Preston.
School holiday theatre guide
Abbott suggests truancy officers to get indigenous kids back to school
What you need to know about apps teens use
Summer school holiday guide
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Beyonce grants ill fan's final wish
Taylon Davis is a 12-year-old girl with an inoperable brain tumor who had a far-fetched wish: she wanted to dance with Beyoncé.
FiLIP Smartwatch helps parents track their child's location
Eva Recinos For parents thinking about getting their child a cell phone for safety, the FiLIP smartwatch and phone hybrid may stave off that need for a few years.
Sesame street travels to middle earth in 'Lord of the Rings' parody
Julie Andrews reveals secrets behind Mary Poppins
Disney announces Polynesian princess Moana
School holiday family movie reviews
Family Life
Financial bullying can hurt couples
Claudia Buck There are bullies on the playground, in the classroom and at the office. Or perhaps right beside you at home.
Making your money resolutions count
Martin Hawes Many of us try to use a new year to make the changes that we know we need to make, here's some advice on how to make sure your changes stick.
Newcastle offers coastal and cultural adventures for families
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Recipes
Roast turkey with stuffing
NEIL PERRY There's a simple reason why turkey with all the trimmings is such a hit at Christmas - it's so utterly delicious!
5 Minute Raspberry Meringue Mess
NICOLE AVERY This is a quick throw together recipe using seasonal fresh berries to make a pretty and delicious dessert. It is perfect for Christmas entertaining when you have lots of mouths to feed and want to offer a couple of choices for dessert.
