Essential Kids - Practical Advice for Parents

Harambe was shot after a young boy entered his enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo.

Adam Hills finally brings some common sense to the Harambe debate

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"Sometimes they just want to be left alone."

How I learned to understand and support my introverted child

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Influence of social media on teens has been measured in a new study.

Teens had brain scans while using social media - here is what experts found

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Juggling work and a family isn't easy, but for many mums the pay off is worth it.

Nine-year-old thanks her mum's work for "making Mum happy"

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Legoland Japan to open April 1, 2017

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Paris Jackson shares stunning prom photo

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Hidden Mickeys: too many to count in Zootopia

Zootopia is one the highest grossing movies at the box office. It also has the highest amount of "Hidden Mickeys" in a Disney movie; so many, the directors can't find them all.

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Emily Blunt will play Mary Poppins in a belated sequel to the 1964 smash.

Mary Poppins to get a sequel, starring Emily Blunt

The screen's most popular nanny is set for a belated comeback, in a Disney musical sequel slated for Christmas 2018.

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Got a Pen? The charity delivering stationery kits to disadvantaged kids

Starting off on the North Shore of Sydney in January this small charity has big plans to expand, delivering thousands of stationery kits to kids in need.

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Angourie Rice was 13 when she filmed The Nice Guys.

Was The Nice Guys' Angourie Rice too young for the role?

Australian actress Angourie Rice was too young to watch 'The Nice Guys' when she filmed it but not to star in it.

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5 reasons why our kids need Oscar the Grouch

To help wish Oscar the Grouch a very unhappy birthday (today's his special day) join us as we celebrate some of the lessons he teaches our kids

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Books for kids who love Harry Potter

If reading Harry Potter with your kids when they were younger nurtured their love of reading, it doesn't have to end there.

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Top 10 ways to travel off the beaten track with kids in tow

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Does Melbourne deliver as a family holiday destination? You bet.

Insider tips to visiting Melbourne with your family

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How to see Sydney the non-touristy way

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Home-made popcorn is a healthy snack for kids. Pop it in the microwave in a brown paper bag for fat-free cooking.

Books for kids who love Harry Potter

New Finding Dory toys now in shops

Toys from our childhood

Stickle Bricks - still going strong in most child care centres.

10 ways to get children to do their chores

Tuck shop classics from your childhood

Devon, fritz, lunchon meat with sauce on fresh white bread - whatever you called it, it was a favourite in most kids ...

Adam Hills finally brings some common sense to the Harambe debate

There's been one thing bugging me about the debate over whether Harambe, the 17-year-old western lowland silverback gorilla, should have been shot and killed by zookeepers last week.