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London Hospital's children's wards joyfully adorned by work of artists
A second home to sick children and their families, The Royal London Hospital is a model for creating visually-therapeutic medical environments.
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Meet Huff, the adorable, three-year-old hedghog
This adorable Instagram feed will make you want a hedgehog as your next pet.
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11 great parenting hacks
Making your life easier is simple, especially if you have these handy parenting hacks up your sleeve
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Interesting preschool activities to make learning fun
Finding activties that will keep the attention of a preschooler can be tricky. Here are some to get you started.
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My Little Pony party ideas
Is your little one absolutely mad for My Little Pony? Are they begging for a MLP birthday party this year?
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12 amazing family-friendly Airbnb homes
Airbnb is a goldmine of beautiful holiday properties all over the world. We've picked some of the best to show you.
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Paper cup craft for kids
After a birthday party is over there are usually a few paper cups and paper plates left over - why not put them to good use and create craft activities with the kids?
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The latest fashion from Target: new winter drops in-store now
The latest winter fashion for kids has just hit Target stores across Australia and we've been given the lowdown on the latest styles.
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Hero pieces for kids' rooms
Re-decorating a child's room can be expensive and overwhelming. Pare it down by choosing one hero piece, then decorate around it.
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Favourite quotes from The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book is a classic children's tale that many of us grew up reading or watching Disney's adaptation of the book.
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Book Depository's mega list of classic books for kids
We have the mega-list for you - simply get them to choose a a few to start with and you're away.
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