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Could your child have a colour vision deficiency?
My heart sank as I listened to the optometrist’s explanation of my son’s colour vision deficiency. It was called deuteranopia, and it meant his world was a different to the bright, vibrant one I had assumed we were sharing.
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Mrs Doubtfire sequel underway
Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus have been reunited for the sequel to Mrs Doubtfire - but not everyone is happy about the idea.
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Loom bands are for boys, too
The day my seven-year-old son came home with a clear plastic bag of rubber bands, fasteners and something that looked suspiciously like a crochet hook, a bright, new, colourful (yes, even purple and pink) world opened up to me.
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Why I'm a camping convert
When Catherine Rodie's husband suggested they take the kids camping for the weekend, she wasn't thrilled with the idea. But despite her initial reluctance, she's now a camping convert.
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Boy rescued from toy vending machine
Customers at a bowling alley in Nebraska were stunned to find a three-year-old boy trapped in a toy vending machine.
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Younger Kids
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Older Kids
Teen takes on McDonald's sexism - and wins
Antonia Ayres-Brown McDonald's is estimated to sell more than 1 billion Happy Meals each year. When it poses this question "Do you want a boy's toy or a girl's toy?", it pressures innumerable children to conform to gender stereotypes.
Teenage boy suspended after he asked Miss America an inappropriate question
Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a high school senior who asked her an inappropriate during an assembly.
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When your child is an overachiever
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Racism rife in Australian schools
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Entertaining Kids
Mrs Doubtfire sequel underway
LIVIA GAMBLE Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus have been reunited for the sequel to Mrs Doubtfire - but not everyone is happy about the idea.
Kids' shows are difficult to get right
Cal Wilson With the confluence of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and school holidays, this week it was time to see some kids' shows.
Planes: Fire & Rescue trailer, take 2
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When a parent is the victim of a cyber bully
Rashida Tayabali Serious incident reports released by the NSW Department of Education in February found parents are increasingly going online to bully others.
How to throw a fabulous fairy party
MICHAELA FOX Michaela Fox shows you how to create the perfect fairy garden party.
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Why I'm a camping convert
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Recipes
Gluten free meatloaf
NICOLE AVERY Meatlof is a handy recipe to have up your sleeve. It is easy to cook, easy on the budget and you can stash one in the freezer easily to have for busy nights.
Kingston biscuits
KRISTY KOMADINA What’s better than a homemade biscuit? TWO homemade biscuits, sandwiched with chocolate ganache. These homemade Kingstons are something extra special for an after school treat, birthday party or even for the lunchbox.
