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Judy Blume's Tiger Eyes made into movie
If you grew up cherishing the work of Judy Blume you will be jumping up and down like a teenager once again, when you learn that they have brought the first of her novels to life on the big screen.
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Disappearing into your child's illness
When her daughter became seriously ill, Georgia Blain entered a dark, almost mythical, kind of underworld.
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Merida makeover controversy continues
Just when you thought the Disney princess Merida makeover controversy couldn’t get any worse they release the doll.
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Why schools are failing our boys
Boys will be boys, they tell us, but how many of us actually take this adage to heart and embrace it?
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What to feed your kids
Plating up a nutrient rich menu daily for your kids isn't as hard as you think. Dr Joanna McMillan takes us through a typical child's daily food intake and shows you how a few simple changes can make all the difference.
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Older Kids
When twins are abused
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Judy Blume's Tiger Eyes made into movie
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Gosling's childhood celebrity sweetheart
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2013 Federal Budget: Changes for families
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How to raise compassionate kids
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Build-your-own Nachos
KRISTY KOMADINA With kids, it's always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve to get them to eat a variety of foods. Interactive foods are my secret weapon! Set up a condiment bar end get kids to build their own delicious nachos, customised, just how they like them.
Salted caramel macarons
KRISTY KOMADINA To some, making macarons are the ultimate culinary challenge, but trust me, they're not so much difficult to make as opposed to time consuming. There are a few steps involved and some waiting time, but if you take it slowly and carefully you will be rewarded with a large batch of these sweet and salty beauties. At around $3 a pop at cake shops, these are worth mastering at home.
