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Dolphin style parenting leads to happier and smarter children
Dolphin parents trust their own instincts when parenting and as a result allow their kids to learn skills others don't.
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Behind the scenes of famous family films
Take a behind the scenes look at what actors get up to once the cameras stop rolling on some of your favourite films.
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Why birthdays don't have to be expensive
It is easy to get caught up in the desire to give your kids the best of everything but here is why presents and parties aren't needed to make a child's birthday memorable.
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10 items every dress-up box needs
Here is everything you need to start your very own dress-up box for the kids.
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How to make homemade snow
If your kids have been begging you to build a snowman since watching Disney's 'Frozen' here is how you can help them make their own 'snow' with only two ingredients.
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Preschoolers
10 items every dress-up box needs
RACHEL CLUN Here is everything you need to start your very own dress-up box for the kids.
When testosterone kicks in for young boys
JO HARTLEY If your sweet son has suddenly become a super energised little monster, chances are that you have just entered the tornado that is their first major hit of testosterone.
Are we teaching empathy by example?
Myer customers demand removal of "super skinny" dolls
12 questions to ask before choosing a preschool
Could fairy tales be harming our kids?
Younger Kids
Mattel to make more chemotherapy Barbies
LIVIA GAMBLE Mattel has announced it will continue to make their chemotherapy doll, "Ella" for children with cancer.
Dolphin style parenting leads to happier and smarter children
Rashida Tayabali Dolphin parents trust their own instincts when parenting and as a result allow their kids to learn skills others don't.
How to make homemade snow
Reducing child sex abuse
Two mums launch kick-ass female action figures for girls
Should school holidays be for recuperation or activities?
Older Kids
Concerns that Indigenous girls are being neglected
CELESTE LIDDLE The Smith Family released a report which raised concerns that Indigenous girls had been neglected in the Federal Government's May budget.
*Trigger warning
Artist uses Disney Princesses to highlight sex abuse
KERRI SACKVILLE - ESSENTIAL KIDS These artworks of Disney princesses will fill you with disgust, pain and make you want to look away – but that is exactly why we need to look writes Kerri Sackville.
Ad challenges insulting "like a girl" phrase in powerful video
Child pole dancers: a controversial trend
Sick of repeating yourself?
Winter school holiday guide 2014
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
These two actors to play 'Frozen's' Anna and Kristoff on 'Once Upon a Time'
Sandra Gonzalez A Greek alum and a newcomer will bring two popular Frozen characters to life on the upcoming season of Once Upon a Time.
'When Marnie Was There', the latest film from Studio Ghibli
LIVIA GAMBLE Studio Ghibli has announced its latest feature film, 'When Marnie Was There'.
Uni student parodies Disney Princesses while ruining their happily ever afters
'Hunger Games: Mockingjay' teaser trailer reveals brainwashed Peeta
Google attempts to attract girls to computer science with jewellery
One Direction sings their ABCs on 'Sesame Street'
Family Life
Bullied teen to meet Google bosses
Jo Moir Being a "white, weak, Christian" kid made Angus Slade an easy target for bullies at school.
Sharing kids' cancer journeys online
Kara Yorio When 4-year-old Angelina Phillips-Edelman was wheeled out of surgery attached to machines, with tubes coming out of her and her hands restrained to the bed, her mum felt compelled to document the moment.
Why birthdays don't have to be expensive
5 problems travelling with kids and how to solve them
Top 7 last-minute tax tips
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Recipes
Crunchy quinoa muesli bars
NICOLE AVERY Easy to make and very versatile. You can use a variety of combinations of seeds or dried fruit in the bars to suit the taste of your kids.
Cheeseburger rice bake
NICOLE AVERY This dish is a winner with the kids. It has all the flavours to remind them of a favourite burger and smells delicious while cooking building up their appetite.
