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Those lovely little tweenie tweens are equal parts delightful and depressing. No one does he sulk better or holds a grudge longer than a tween. Especially a tween who wanted an Apple watch but received a calculator instead (this may or may not have happened at our...
The latest Little Women is being released at the movies in Australia on 1 Jan. It's reminded me just how good books turned into kids' movies are at inspiring non-readers to pick up a book. Seeing the movie first can make reading so much easier and more accessible for...
Right now it's the #1 question we're getting asked via messages to our Facebook page and Facebook group: what are the best gifts for teens for Christmas? We've had aunties, family friends, grandmas, mums and dads message us. Surely, they all say, a gift voucher isn't...
It's no secret from the headline: we love Modibodi at our place. One of my daughters has started her period (and the other is mysteriously looking forward to it). Before I bought her some Modibodi undies, her period was the worst possible thing that has ever happened...
My absolute favourite cookbook right now is Sophie Hansen's A Basket By the Door. If you haven't picked up a copy of this gem, snag one immediately. Even if you never make these beautiful golden syrup biscuits, or the apple, fennel and pork sausage rolls or a batch of...
Parenting can be a lonely, bumpy road. It's a struggle to feel like you're doing a good job, even when you're probably doing a very good job. These TED Talks for parents will (a) help you out if you feel a bit stuck and (b) remind you that it's not just the kids who...
This review of Malamander is part of our ongoing quest to encourage reluctant readers to find their 'key' book. Maybe this is the book that will unlock their love of reading? Malamander is a quirky adventure tale about friendship, being brave, optimistic and, most of...
There are many commercial first period kit boxes around these days. Which I find quite amusing as, let's face it, there's really not a lot to it. I saw a first period kit that includes such necessary period items as a charm bracelet, cozy socks and even lip balm....