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10 Mothers Day mistakes to avoid
If you want to make mum happy this Mothers Day here are ten things to avoid like the plague.
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Dad caught on camera kicking son down skate ramp
An American Dad has caused international outrage after a video showing him kicking his son down a skate ramp went viral.
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When your determined child doesn't want your help
Do you have a willful child who is determined to do everything on their own - even when they cannot possibly achieve the very thing they are so determined to do?
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Why rising youth unemployment demands our urgent attention
The number of young unemployed people has grown by more than 60% in less than six years, so why are they largely ignored?
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Most popular cartoon characters among Aussie kids revealed
The cartoon stars of 'Adventure Time' push SpongeBob out of first place in Aussie kids’ hearts.
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Younger Kids
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Dad caught on camera kicking son down skate ramp
RACHEL CLUN An American Dad has caused international outrage after a video showing him kicking his son down a skate ramp went viral.
When your determined child doesn't want your help
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Older Kids
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Entertaining Kids
Most popular cartoon characters among Aussie kids revealed
KATIE CARLIN The cartoon stars of 'Adventure Time' push SpongeBob out of first place in Aussie kids’ hearts, with survey revealing Finn and Jake are the favourite cartoon characters among children aged six to 13.
Movie about 'the boy who visited heaven', captivates America
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Family Life
10 Mothers Day mistakes to avoid
CAROLYN TATE 9:47am If you want to make mum happy this Mothers Day here are ten things to avoid like the plague.
How do working parents manage school holidays?
Alexandra Cain As kids returned to school this week I could feel the sense of relief in the air and it caused me to once again question how full-time working parents manage child minding in the school holidays.
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Recipes
Gluten free meatloaf
NICOLE AVERY Meatlof is a handy recipe to have up your sleeve. It is easy to cook, easy on the budget and you can stash one in the freezer easily to have for busy nights.
Kingston biscuits
KRISTY KOMADINA What’s better than a homemade biscuit? TWO homemade biscuits, sandwiched with chocolate ganache. These homemade Kingstons are something extra special for an after school treat, birthday party or even for the lunchbox.
