Smiggle yoyo recall

The toy can easily come apart and release button batteries, which can be deadly if swallowed. more

Shoe sizing guide

Buying kids’ shoes online or asking a relative to bring back a pair from overseas may seem like a good idea, but it definitely...more

How to life-proof your teenager's technology

Our kids need their techy tools for school, but teenagers are famously bad at taking care of their possessions. So, when your kid...more

Getting the gear right when your kid starts high school

When your child starts high school, things get serious: Transformers-themed lunch boxes are no longer acceptable. Here are some...more

Does your kid need a 3D printer?

A 3D printer? Seriously? How are parents meant to keep up with all the new tech toys and gadgets while keeping their sanity!? more

Why I’m not doing a back-to-school shop this year

I loved back-to-school time when I was a kid. NEW STUFF! New stationery, new shoes, new bag … new me! Back-to-school time as the...more

10 ways to keep school supplies sorted

The school routine and its organisational demands can make or break your whole day. more

5 must-have tech tools for school kids

With so much technology an essential part of school life, here are 5 simple tech tools to make your life easier with school kids. more

76 stationery items needed for school - sorted!

The clock is ticking down towards a new school year and most of us haven’t even thought about the school stationery list –...more

When I was at school there was no broadband

Today’s kids’ schooling experiences are vastly different from what they were when I was at school. And it’s not just the presence...more

12 money savvy tips to kit your kids out for the new school year

The kids are going back to school and my, oh my, that means a whole new hole to be blown in your budget (as if Christmas wasn’t...more

Technology needs for school

If you’ve ever wondered just how much computers and technology have changed the world, then simply stick your head inside...more