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The little white lies we tell the kids
Richard Glover There's a good argument that Australia's mothers are not as nice as they seem. Here's a list of all the things that mothers say to their children - and what they really mean.
Breakfast in bed for mum
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Spoil mum with a delicious breakfast in bed. Whatever her preference we have everything from eggs and French toast to pancakes and waffles. You can find all these recipes in the article link below.
Gorgeous on the inside
Style your home like an expert
Practical and affordable tips from an interior designer.
Screen time and children
QUIRKY KID Concerned about how much time your kids are spending in front of screens? We have everything you need to know about time limits, why it's so inviting and how to cut back.
What today's parents are doing right
Victoria Birch Tired of feeling like a failure when it comes to parenting? Essential Kids thought it was time we found out what parents are doing right for a change. We asked the experts for their thoughts on modern parents’ most positive attributes.
Review: Sunbeam SecretChef Electronic Sear and Slow Cooker
Cassie Griffin Leave the frypans in the cupboard: this slow cooker will sear your food too!
Best dad ever takes adorable, crazy photos of daughters
Staff writers Jason Lee's creative photos of his daughters Kayla and Kristin have become an internet hit.
No winners in mummy wars debate
Jessica Irvine Forget The Hunger Games. A much more brutal and devastating battle is raging - the mummy wars.
Weekly dinner planner: Week Two
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Check out the mouth-watering photos that accompany our dinner winners this week.
Family dinner planner: Week Two
Essential Kids is doing the thinking for you with our weekly dinner planner.
Mum’s the word on stain removal
EK mums share their hints and tips on how to get stubborn stains out of clothes, mattresses, furnishings and more.
Cleaning up the mess kids create
Part of being a kid is getting dirty while having fun. Parents, you can't stop the dirt from happening but there are ways to clean up the mess and stains after the fact.
Elle Macpherson's kids not always her fans
Elle Macpherson says that she is "super organised" as a working single mother.
St Patrick’s Day Activity Bonanza
Go green for St Patrick's Day and join in on the celebrations with these fun activities and recipes.
Our Weekly Family Dinner Planner
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There are few things that mothers hate thinking about more than what to cook for dinner. Essential Kids is doing the thinking for you with our weekly dinner planner.
Family dinner planner: Week One
Essential Kids is doing the thinking for you with our weekly dinner planner. These are our dinner winners this week.
McConaughey moves to Texas for kids
Matthew McConaughey has decided to move his family out of California and set up home in Texas for the sake of his two young children.
Top 10 kids' hits on Youtube
Staff Writers Here is our pick of the top ten funniest hits on Youtube featuring kids.
Osh Kosh winter warmers
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Osh Kosh have released their gorgeous Autumn/Winter 2012 range and we have a sneak peek at the latest styles for girls and boys of all ages. But with some great savings available from Trade Secret - be warned you will be inspired to start shopping.
A lesson in sacrifice
Rachael Turk In the wake of his younger brother's battle with life-threatening allergies, Rachael Turk's 13-year-old son goes through a rite of passage about life, love and brotherly sacrifice.
Awkward Sibling Photos
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When siblings get together for a family photo you never know what you are going to capture with the camera. The weird, the hilarious and the downright creepy ... courtesy of Awkward Family Photos.
A smorgasbord of food apps
Nina Rousseau As smartphones and other devices become important tools in the kitchen, Nina Rousseau selects some of the best from the smorgasbord of apps on offer.
Parenting resolutions for the new year
Peter Gorski So your new year's resolution is to be a better parent? It's not that hard if you follow these 10 basic principles, practises and guidelines.
Majority now shopping for Christmas online
Justine Davies New research shows that only 40% of customers will be heading to department stores this Christmas.
Kids to rule as charities suffer this Christmas
A new survey has shown that Australian kids are on track to receive their best ever present haul this year, while charity donations dwindle.
Design trend takes child's play out of backyards
Marika Dobbin A trend of low-maintenance, designer backyards is robbing children of fun in the outdoors, a new book claims.
Work no barrier to cooking healthy meals
Amy Corderoy Working mums feeling guilty for not spending enough time cooking can rest easy. Research shows they are no less likely to provide healthy meals for their children.
Children carry burden of poverty: study
Adele Horin Children growing up in poorer suburbs have worse levels of concentration, and are much more likely to feel sad, worried or fearful than children in more salubrious neighbourhoods, new research shows.
Kids belong in high rises (and everywhere else)
Carolyn Whitzman From Melbourne to Darwin, apartment buildings have sprung up in central cities. High rise living is assumed to be bad for children, despite; or because of; the fact that public housing estates built in the 1960s and 1970s house large numbers of families.
