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The truth about raising boys (and girls)
Why Kerri Sackville thinks Elizabeth McFarlane's experience of raising her three boys can’t be applied to all boys.
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Here's what great marriages have in common
What makes a marriage a great one? Psychologist, Dr. Gregory Ramey shares the four things he has discovered that all great marriages have in common.
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Spider-Dad surprises terminally ill son for his 5th birthday
Mike Wilson wanted to make his son Jayden's birthday extra special this year.
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Tips and advice for travelling with teens
Taking teens travelling need not be all worry and no fun for parents or children, writes Tracey Spicer.
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Teachers victims of cyber bullying too
While a lot of focus has been on children being bullied in schools, a new survey revealed teachers can be victims of cyber bullying too.
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Preschoolers
Three mums launch Melbourne's first children's festival
Josefa Pete How three festival-loving mums, with six kids under the age of five between them, made Playfest – Melbourne’s first children’s festival – a reality.
Are we expecting too little from our boys?
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Kasey Edwards How many times have you seen girls' anti-social behavior dismissed as 'girls being girls'?
What to ask at your preschooler's parent-teacher conference
What are your parenting values?
My kid is scared of Halloween
10 café customers that are more annoying than parents with children
Younger Kids
Teacher to parents: About THAT kid
Amy Murray 1:30pm Are you worried about the impact of a particular child in your child's class? The one who hits, disrupts, and negatively influences your own? Here a teacher tells you all the things you really need to know.
Toy company turns kids' drawings into one-of-a-kind stuffed animals
![From paper to their arms.](http://web.archive.org./web/20141119063922im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2014/11/14/5986452/Thumbnail6319602411mie5image.related.thumbnail.320x214.11mid4.png1415917528655.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Christine Erickson If this sounds like the perfect holiday gift for a child you know the clock is ticking.
Tiny six-year-old surfers taking over the waves
Tips to get your kids through the holidays graciously and gratefully
10 things I want my children to know
They're back: Woolworths releases Super Animal collectible cards
Older Kids
How to teach your child to ride a bike with Libby Trickett
Livia Gamble 2:53pm Olympic champion Libby Trickett has teamed up with bicycle manufacturer Merida, to create a video sharing her tops tips for parents teaching their kids how to ride a bike.
The truth about raising boys (and girls)
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Kerri Sackville 11:49am Why Kerri Sackville thinks Elizabeth McFarlane's experience of raising her three boys can’t be applied to all boys .
McDonald's nearly served your kids bubblegum-flavoured broccoli
Jamie Oliver's red hot disciplining tip for parents
How do you raise happy boys?
Teachers victims of cyber bullying too
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Underage girl who befriended 200 men on internet 'could fill a prison on her own', says judge
3:54pm A 13-year-old girl from Fife in Scotland is at the centre of a paedophile probe after contacting around 200 men online and exchanging indecent images
Film censors relax Paddington sex warning
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3:55pm Britain's film classification authority has changed its parental guidance disclaimers about new film Paddington, after producers complained about its "mild sex references" warning.
Good grief! Snoopy 'leaks' first official 'Peanuts' movie trailer
The second character poster from Disney/Pixar's 'Inside Out': Disgust
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Disney's next movie should have a disabled princess
Family Life
Here's what great marriages have in common
Dr. Gregory Ramey 9:57am What makes a marriage a great one? Psychologist, Dr. Gregory Ramey shares the four things he has discovered that all great marriages have in common.
Tips and advice for travelling with teens
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Tracey Spicer 6:26pm Taking teens travelling need not be all worry and no fun for parents or children, writes Tracey Spicer.
Spider-Dad surprises terminally ill son for his 5th birthday
Review: A cruising family holiday has all the right ingredients for fun
As far as my role as bedtime reader goes, I've been made redundant
Holding on to your identity while you parent
Recipes
Greek meatballs and tzatziki
Kristy Komadina These meatballs perfectly capture all the flavours of a traditional Greek lamb roast. The lemon, herbs and garlic marry so well with homemade tzatziki. Serve these at your next party. Great warm or at room temperature.
Fish Tacos
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Kristy Komadina Sometimes it’s really hard to get kids to eat fish. In our house, these tacos are a big hit. The children love to assemble their own tacos and only add the fillings that they know they enjoy, though the best part is undoubtedly the succulent crispy fish pieces. Unsurprisingly, my tacos contain all of these wonderful fixings!