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Find out what's on at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids and teens to see.
It's going to be a huge year for great movies next year, with many in production right now in time for 2017 release.
Find out what's on at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids and teens to see.
Disney's latest production Moana is set to challenge Frozen in the animated movie stakes, after setting a new box office record overnight.
Disney Pixar has just dropped the new Cars 3 teaser trailer – and we think you'll agree, it's pretty dramatic.
It seems when Italians hear 'Moana', they don't think of a cute kid's cartoon.
The brother of JonBenet Ramsey was accused of her murder in a CBS documentary that aired in September. It's a claim that could cost the network big time.
Isaiah Firebrace couldn't have asked for a better birthday present after taking out 2016's The X Factor.
2016 has been a year of so many ups and downs, and for many the downs have outweighed the ups. We wanted to recap some of the great things we covered this year, that will actually be happening next year, to ensure you all have things to look forward to.
A brand new service delivering explosions, electricity and scientific slime to curious kids across the world has launched out of the UK - and it's the brainchild of a true local.
It's summer time once more and while we often grab a new pair of sunnies for ourselves, it's the one time the kids often miss out on that essential protection from Australia's harsh sun. Keeping their eyes safe from UV rays is as important as shielding your own eyes. The longer eyes are exposed to UV light, the more that they will be prone to eye conditions later in life. We've rounded up the top kids' sunglasses brands so you can make good decisions about eyewear for your children for the summer holidays.
It's summer time once more and while we often grab a new pair of sunnies for ourselves, it's the one time the kids often miss out on that essential protection from Australia's harsh sun. Keeping their eyes safe from UV rays is as important as shielding your own eyes. The longer eyes are exposed to UV light, the more that they will be prone to eye conditions later in life. We've rounded up the top kids' sunglasses brands so you can make good decisions about eyewear for your children for the summer holidays.
Last few days of school, or the end of year performance, or for Christmas lunch with family and at the beach on Boxing Day - there is a festive hairstyle here to try.
These are the Christmas gift ideas for those kids who love to tinker and make things, also those that want to code their own games and build their own computers and interact with robots.
It seems every year that Christmas-themed goodies for kids get less tacky and more stylish. Never has this been more apparent than in the world of Christmas stockings and sacks, with a huge number of new releases this year that the whole family can love.
From picture-perfect to 'deconstructed by toddler', these tree photos from our Facebook fans show the true spirit of Christmas.
Get the kids to help in the kitchen with these fun Christmas gifts to make and eat!