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Memories from a childhood spent on the road
The long, squashy, seemingly endless annual family road trip was once a rite of passage for Aussie kids. Here Nova Weetman shares why those memories are worth more to her now than she could have imagined at the time.
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Tropical Sand Dough
My kids love my Tropical Sand Dough - it's such a great sensory activity for little hands, as well as being inexpensive for parents.
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Printable Australia Day activities for the kids
Still planning your Australia Day? Essential Kids have some free printable Australia Day activities to keep the kids entertained on the day.
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5 strategies to cope when starting school solo
It's estimated 300,000 children will experience their first day of "big school" this year, however the reality for some is that they will be starting school solo, without the security of a familiar face.
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Are best friend dramas starting younger?
“She’s not your best friend, she’s my best friend!” – was the first thing my four-year old heard upon entering her new classroom.
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Tropical Sand Dough
PAGING FUN MUMS My kids love my Tropical Sand Dough - it's such a great sensory activity for little hands, as well as being inexpensive for parents.
Are best friend dramas starting younger?
![“She’s not your best friend, she’s my best friend!”](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/24/5101749/frienddramathumb-90x60.jpg)
Lilani Goonesena “She’s not your best friend, she’s my best friend!” – was the first thing my four-year old heard upon entering her new classroom.
When your child's best friend starts school without them
When your child won't stop lying
Bringing children up vegetarian
Stepfather creates children's book to propose to his childhood pen pal
Younger Kids
Printable Australia Day activities for the kids
Still planning your Australia Day? Essential Kids have some free printable Australia Day activities to keep the kids entertained on the day.
5 strategies to cope when starting school solo
![Is your child starting school solo this year?](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/24/5101915/startingschoolsolothumb-90x60.jpg)
Donna Webbeck It's estimated 300,000 children will experience their first day of "big school" this year, however the reality for some is that they will be starting school solo, without the security of a familiar face. My son is one.
Focusing on healthy habits for the family this year
What to expect from the first year of school
Watch 7-year-old, Elias Phoenix's, impressive piano performance on Ellen
Is middle child syndrome a real thing?
Older Kids
How this mother's plea to her kids for a sleep-in worked
Sleeping in is almost impossible when you are a parent, but if this mum could make it happen, so can you.
Surrogate grandparents are as real as they come
![The bond between children and surrogate grandparents can be just as strong.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/22/5095401/granddadthumv-90x60.jpg)
Alana Schetzer The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is a special one but what do you do if your child doesn't have any in their life?
Giving girls the code to a life in computing and engineering
Teenager creates slam poem to deliver powerful message for girls the world over
EXCLUSIVE: Selective school fees five times higher than at other public schools
Half of teens outgrow depression and anxiety
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Watch Indian kid tear up the stage with mind-boggling moves
Staff writers 8-year-old Akshat Singh has become a viral sensation after storming the stage of ‘India’s Got Talent’ with his Bollywood moves and mind-boggling flexibility.
How this image is meant to help keep your child safe online
![The possible reality behind those emoticons your child is receiving online.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/20/5090464/emojithumb-90x60.jpg)
Staff writers A new ad campaign aimed at keeping kids safe online is using images of human faces distorted into giant Emojis to ask parents a very important question.
New app allows parents to 'Ghost Call' their kids into submission
Why Flowers in the Attic still haunts us
Jolie good fun at Sydney's Luna Park
Sasha and Malia Obama: becoming young women in the White House
Family Life
Girl, 14, allegedly stabs sister to death in Mundelein, Illinois
A 14-year-old girl from the small town of Mundelein, Illinois, has been charged with murdering her little sister by stabbing her to death.
Cate Blanchett buys unit on harbour as investment for sons
![Cate Blanchett with her children](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/22/5097266/1_th-blanchett-90x60.jpg)
Lucy Macken Cate Blanchett and her husband, Sydney Theatre Company artistic director Andrew Upton, have spent nearly $2million on a waterfront apartment in Elizabeth Bay.
A big-hearted police officer took 2 minutes to make this kid's day
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Beachside Bondi staycation for families
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Recipes
Sweet potato hash browns
Nicole Avery Sweet potato hash browns make a tasty breakfast or lunch for kids. They are gluten free and with eggs mixed in give a nice protein punch too.
Barbecued salmon with tahini and herbs
![salmon-thumb](http://web.archive.org./web/20140125141548im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/01/06/5055167/salmon-thumb-90x60.jpg)
Frank Camorra This spice has a fantastic sour flavour that cuts through the richness of the salmon.