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Best board games by decade
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Big jump in trampoline injuries despite safety measures
With safety nets, covered springs and extra padding, it's easy to believe trampolines are much safer now than they were for previous generations of children.
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PSA: Your kids get a free Dyson toy when you buy an adult-sized one!
Once you've been indoctrinated into the cult of this life-changing appliance, you won't look back.
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Unique teacher gifts they will genuinely love - for every budget
Teacher gifts for every taste and budget.
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Top toys for Christmas 2018 reflect 'a shift away from screens'
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The Wiggles have launched a new interactive App - and your kids are going to love it
Ready. Steady. Download!
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Choice awards Shonky to Commonweath Bank's Dollarmite program
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Is this going to be THE toy kids beg their parents for this Christmas?
The new version comes packed with extra surprises.
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Awesome Aldi Special Buys - electric cars, foldable bikes and the ultimate soccer goal
You (and your kids) will go bananas over the latest offerings from Aldi.
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Cheating at Monopoly has never been more fun - or rewarding
50 per cent of players "bend the rules" - and they're about to be rewarded for doing so.
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Girl, 6, sneakily places a $450 toy order from Amazon
She looks very proud of herself.
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