Preschoolers

How to talk to kids about same sex relationships

CATHERINE RODIE "Why doesn't A have a Daddy?" asked G, my 4-year-old daughter on the way home from the park. She had spent the morning playing with her dear friend whom she has known since birth.

The dangers of US style child beauty pageants

The dangers of beauty pageants.

CATHERINE RODIE US child beauty pageant company, Universal Royalty is returning to Australia next month but parents are fronting a vigorous charge to stop the pageant from taking place.

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Lack of demand keeping childcare centres closed early

How reading this book could save your child's eyesight

10 items every dress-up box needs

When testosterone kicks in for young boys

Younger Kids

Repeating school can do more harm than good, experts warn

AMY MCNEILAGE Despite warning from experts, thousands of NSW parents are insisting their children repeat a year of school.

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Do you understand your children's school reports?

School reports

PAUL CHAI Can you decipher what your child's teacher has written in their report card? Paul Chai has had enough of the corporate speak and 'compliment sandwich'.

We test-drive the Tangle Teezer Magic Flowerpot hair brush

How to respond to my disabled daughter

How to throw an indoor picnic with the kids

Why I let my 6-year-old skydive

Older Kids

Head of curriculum review wants to bring back corporal punishment in schools

MATTHEW KNOTT Bringing back corporal punishment in schools for ill-disciplined children would be supported by the head of the Abbott government’s national curriculum review if it is also backed by the local school community.

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Entertaining Kids

10-year-old will make his acting debut as Mowgli in Disney's 'Jungle Book'

Josh Dickey The Walt Disney Studios went way beyond the bare necessities to find Mowgli for its upcoming feature The Jungle Book. After a global search, Disney finally landed on 10-year-old newcomer Neel Sethi from New York.

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Comics

Marvel unveils Thor as a woman

The female superhero, Thor, who will appear in upcoming Marvel comic book issues.

Comic book superhero character Thor will now be a woman, publisher Marvel Comics says, while one of the biggest characters in the Archie Comics is set to die.

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Why it's okay to brag about your kids

Kate Moss' 16-year-old little sister stars in new Calvin Klein ads

The new 'Sailor Moon' remake is here

'Doctor Who' trailer has landed

Family Life

When parenting styles come between friends

CAROLYN TATE 2:59pm Friendships can be easily broken when different parenting styles cause ongoing friction.

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Recipes

Spicy Cherry and Apple Pie with Vanilla Cream

DANIELLE COLLEY By using a bought sweet crust pastry you can simplify your life and still have an impressive dessert on the table. Nothing beats a delicious fruit pie for a winter dessert and when you team it with a simple whipped vanilla cream you are in for a taste sensation that is easy, affordable and impressive!

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Moroccan Roast Chicken with Cous Cous Stuffing

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DANIELLE COLLEY Add some zing to your traditional roast chook with warming Moroccan flavours. Your skin crisps beautifully under the gentle coating of spices and the aroma fills the house with a touch of the exotic. The cous cous stuffing is studded with nutty pops and fruity hits turning a humble bird into a lipsmackingly delicious feast.

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Steamed Baby Carrots with Coriander and Fetta

Lemon and Olive Oil Beans

Slow cooker Moroccan beef

Chocolate pecan brownie cookies

Chicken and bacon bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites