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It’s been a strange year. I’ve unexpectedly found myself the mother of an only child. Oh, I know having your sibling move out of home isn’t the same thing as never having them at all… and yet. It’s really hard for the only child left behind. My Lottie has gone from being one of three …

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Finding cool things to do in Melbourne for older kids was surprisingly easy. It’s a city that caters for young and old, rain or shine. Melbourne is effortlessly cool — and not just because of the infamous weather. Although, that plays a big part. Melbourne gets that the weather is often going to suck, so …

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Last week I introduced you to Mike Russell and his new book Baker Blue and I received an email in response. Now, it’s a rare thing indeed that I receive email these days. The old days of blogging with it’s multiple comments and emails have long gone. These days, the only emails I receive begin with …

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How’s this for awkward: I had to move schools in year 10. Kindergarten was the last time I had gone to a new place without knowing a single soul. Let me tell you, it was a lot easier to make friends when I was five. Before you read on you should know that I am …

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In this Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s a teen who wants to know whether girls masturbate. Hi, I have a question after reading a published piece for I Need To Know. Masturbating has always seemed to be acceptable for boys, but less commonly discussed among girls. Is …

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