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21 things to do in the school holidays - on a budget!
How does one entertain children and visitors on a restricted budget during the school holidays?
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Printable school holiday planner
Download and print this free printable chart to organise the school holidays.
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Top picnic spots in Australia
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To those battling through the school holidays, hang in there
We've reached the halfway point.
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Five things you can do to keep your family holiday environmentally friendly
Holidays are not the time to stop caring for the environment.
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Home alone: how to keep your kids out of trouble when you’re at work these holidays
Here's some advice for concerned working parents.
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I take comfort in the fact that most of us have a holiday parenting fail (or 10)
No one's holiday is perfect. We all mess up.
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School holidays are a great time to up-skill your kids
It's a great time to help your kids develop some strengths while having fun connecting and relaxing.
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Boredom busters for the school holidays
As much as we look forward to spending some quality time with the kids on school holidays, the constant "I'm bored" echo can make even the most patient of parents ready to send the troops back to school.
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10 ways to warm up these school holidays
A bit of school holiday creativity goes a long way towards releasing kids' endless energy. Get their muscles and brains working with these fun activities, with one for every weekday of the holidays.
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School holidays sorted: What's on in Sydney this winter break
The beach and parks might be a bit chilly these winter school holidays, but that doesn't mean your kids have to get cabin fever. There's plenty going on around Sydney to keep everyone amused and entertained – including Mum and Dad.
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The heaven and hell of children on summer holidays
It can a stressful and blissful time for families.
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23 free ways to get kids active these school holidays
Many parents worry that their kids will spend too much time sitting in front of screens on school holidays. We all know that everyone should be exercising every day, but thinking of fun ways to get kids moving can be a challenge.
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School's out: holiday fun in Canberra
From making your own glass paperweight to getting down and dirty in the mud, there's plenty for the kids these holidays.
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