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Turn your child's artwork into a dress
A brand new company is turning children's artwork into dresses – enabling kids to "wear their imagination." And trust us – you'll be hoping they branch out into adult clothing, too.
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Constance Hall faces online abuse over Book Week controversy
Constance Hall told her followers that over the last 24 hours she's received a torrent of abuse, including death threats.
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Blackface outrage: Mother paints son's skin for Book Week parade
A mother who painted her son's skin black for a school Book Week parade has caused outrage on social media for a moment she described as a "parenting win".
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Indoor activities for rainy days
It's winter and more often than not, cold and wet outside. There are only so many indoor play centres you can visit and movies you can see before patience starts to wear thin – for everyone.
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Dad creates incredible Disney Dream room for his daughter
One very lucky little girl is the proud owner of an incredible Disney-themed bedroom, with a mural designed by her artist father. And the finished product will give you serious room envy.
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Little kid shows unbelievable self-control in this cool Skittles science experiment
Just how any little kid is able to stop himself gobbling up a whole heap of Skittles in order to film a great science experiment is beyond us, but this little guy passed with flying colours.
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What to put in a DIY craft box for kids
Rainy days call for a well-stocked craft box for kids to lose themselves in hours of creative craft and art.
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Sew-a-Softie Day is teaching kids the joys of sewing
If you're looking for some school holiday inspiration, sewing may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Trixi Symonds is hoping to change that.
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How to paint your child's face like Dory
Why not give this incredible Dory face painting tutorial a go on your own child?
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Designer Daddy creates incredible Disney costumes for his kids
Meet the father of three who makes incredible Disney costumes for his kids.
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Help 52 kids see their artworks published in 'Colour Melbourne'
It could be the start of something very special and much bigger, and the Pozible campaign needs help to get Colour Melbourne into print.
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