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When one child’s rules are different than the others
This has been the hardest part of parenting so far: having one child with special needs for whom the rules are different than the other two.
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Mum creates sensitive superhero book for son
When cartoonist Linnéa Johansson’s three-year-old son Caspian was holding back tears because Superman doesn’t cry, she decided to do something about it.
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April Fool's gags for kids
Are you ready for April Fool's Day? Here are some simple and fun tricks that you can play on your family.
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Finding work-life balance for the 'sandwich' generation
Are you juggling the responsibilities of parenting teenagers, helping adult children and grandchildren, plus looking after your aging parents, too? If so, you've got a full plate.
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Easter rocky road
This rocky road is a twist on the traditional version. It is nut-free, kid friendly and has tasty speckled Easter Eggs, making it the perfect handmade Easter gift for family and friends.
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Preschoolers
Mum creates colouring book to show her son superheroes cry too
Livia Gamble 10:34am When cartoonist Linnéa Johansson’s three-year-old son Caspian was holding back tears because Superman doesn’t cry, she decided to do something about it.
Paddington Bear colouring page
Download and print this free Paddington Bear colouring page for your child to enjoy.
Peppa Pig Easter Crafts
Why we should be raising feminist sons
When teaching your children new skills you need to let them fail
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Younger Kids
Health Check: the good and bad of Easter eggs, chocolate and hot cross buns
Clare Collins 12:08pm These days we don’t have much restraint when it comes to eggs made out of chocolate, but how many regular hen eggs are okay to eat? And what about the other Easter favourite: the hot cross buns?
When one child’s rules are different than the others
Wendy Bradford 10:19am This has been the hardest part of parenting so far: having one child with special needs for whom the rules are different than the other two.
Fun things for kids to do in the dark
How to discipline your children without rewards or punishment
Cubby houses: Designer cubby houses auctioned to help kids at risk of homlessness
Easter word search puzzle
Older Kids
When your husband bullies your son
Meghan Leahy As someone who has worked with children and families for 17 years, I see a man (your husband) who is beginning to fulfill the definition of a bully and worse, someone who is emotionally abusing his son.
Finland’s school reforms won’t scrap subjects altogether
Pasi Sahlberg Stay calm: despite the reforms, Finnish schools will continue to teach mathematics, history, arts, music and other subjects in the future.
Are you guilty of doing your child's homework?
Watch: 10-year-old blind boy's impressive piano skills
Resilience the key to end bullying?
8-year-old girl writes a letter to Clarks shoes asking why girls can't have dinosaur shoes too
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Mulan: Disney announce another live-action remake
Livia Gamble 5:30pm First it was Cinderella, then Beauty and the Beast, and now Mulan is the latest Disney classic to receive the live-action remake treatment.
Teachers threaten to call police over kids playing Call of Duty at home
Livia Gamble A teachers' group in the UK have said they will call the police if parents allow children to play 18+ computer games.
Fairytales: From Cinderella to Frozen: Fairytales have enduring appeal, but are they holding girls back?
Favourite villain: Angelina Jolie's first appearance since operation to remove ovaries
5 creative apps for kids
JK Rowling's perfect response to fan who 'can't see' Dumbledore as gay
Family Life
Finding work-life balance for the 'sandwich' generation
Judi Light Hopson, Emma H. Hopson and Ted Hagen 8:27am Are you juggling the responsibilities of parenting teenagers, helping adult children and grandchildren, plus looking after your aging parents, too? If so, you've got a full plate.
'I want a slushie': 4-year-old girl leaves her home at 3am in search of frozen drink
Livia Gamble Soaking wet, Annabelle Ridgeway climbed onto a bus without her parents' knowledge in search of a 7/11.
The 50 best family holiday destinations
Fears over childcare out-of-pocket costs
Fiji: the ultimate family destination
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Recipes
How to make a Peppa Pig cake
Danielle Colley Have you had a request for a Peppa Pig cake? Here is how to make one for your child's next birthday.
Popcorn slice
Nicole Avery This slice is a big hit with the kids. It is super easy to make, requiring only three ingredients. It makes a large slice, so is perfect for those days when you have lots of kids visiting to play.
