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Why I used to struggle to play with my boys

Why playing with your boys isn't another thing to tick of the to-do list but an opportunity with rewarding results.
Family pranks boy with banana and gets surprising reaction

When this little boy’s family decided to prank him with a not-so-exciting gift they never anticipated he would react like this. Thankfully they uploaded it to YouTube so the rest of us could enjoy it too.
The day my daughter called me fat

I am overweight, but when my daughter called me fat it pierced my heart.
Woolworths trading cards return with Dreamworks Heroes collection

Woolworths is trying its luck with the third set of collector cards, this time featuring Dreamworks characters but will kids and parents get on board once again?
Paddington Bear books made into a movie

If you grew up loving the mischievous bear in the red hat, blue coat, and red wellington boots you will want to whip yourself up a marmalade sandwich to celebrate.

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Sheryl Sandberg, Beyonce and Mobama want to ban the word 'bossy'

Why using the word 'bossy' to describe young assertive girls is robbing them of their future leaderships skills and what these celebs are doing about it.

Australian preschools should be free

Rachel Browne Free preschools for all children need to be offered in Australia if we are to compete economically with other developed countries, says leading international early childhood education expert.

Parent-free nights beneficial for kids too

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Computer use gives pre-schoolers literacy boost

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Younger Kids

They seriously underestimated his love of bananas.

Family pranks boy with banana and gets surprising reaction

KATIE CARLIN 10:48am When this little boy’s family decided to prank him with a not-so-exciting gift they never anticipated he would react like this. Thankfully they uploaded it to YouTube so the rest of us could enjoy it too.

The day my daughter called me fat

BIANCA WORDLEY 8:59am "I am overweight, but when my daughter called me fat it pierced my heart."

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Older Kids

DIY leprechaun traps for St Pat's Day

Although St. Patrick's Day is an Irish tradition, many Australian's come together to celebrate Irish culture and rememeber St Patrick's life. A great way for kids and parents to celebrate St. Patrick's Day together is to create these fun leprechaun traps.

Have you forgotten what it's like to be young?

ANDREW DADDO We promise never to forget what it's like to be young but despite our best efforts we do, that is until someone comes along and reminds us, writes Andrew Daddo.

Adopted family subjected to hurtful, insulting comments

Emotional resilience classes needed in schools

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Paddington Bear books made into a movie

KATIE CARLIN If you grew up loving the mischievous bear in the red hat, blue coat, and red wellington boots you will want to whip yourself up a marmalade sandwich to celebrate because Paddington Bear is coming to the big screen.

Kindergarten kids can learn to code and here is why they should

Matthew Hall Coding and computer science is a fundamental skill that should be taught to children as young as five, according to a start-up team developing programmable toy robots for kids.

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