Merida's new look might have got her in to the princess pack but has she lost her vote with parents?
Maggie Dent believes it comes down to the differences between boys and girls.
How to send the message that making mistakes is all part of the learning journey.
Here are the tips and tricks of the trade you need to know.
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Enjoy our selection of (mostly unhealthy) treats from your childhood.
Georgia Blain entered a dark, almost mythical, kind of underworld.
Guaranteed to satisfy any little monster's hunger after school.
Practice writing the alphabet capital and lower case letters - with F G H I J
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31 Aug Get the little ones to practice writing the alphabet capital letters - starting with A B C D E
11 Jan Get the little ones to practice writing the alphabet with our letter trace activities.
11 Jan Get the little ones to practice writing the alphabet with our letter trace activities.
11 Jan Get the little ones to practice writing the alphabet with our letter trace activities.
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You could win one of 5 Sesame Street prize packs including 3 Sesame Street favourite albums the kids will surely love.
Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig and you could win a Peppa Pig DVD pack!
You could win a family pass to IMAX Darling Harbour to see the best in 3D movies these school holidays!
To celebrate the June 5th Blu-ray and DVD release of Peter Pan, Disney are giving you the chance to win one of six copies on Blu-ray and DVD double play!
You could win 1 of 10 copies of the hit movie Jurassic Park in 3D.
You could win one of 10 copies of the album Ten in the Bed by Jay Laga'aia.
For your chance to win a $100 Coles/Myer voucher each month, share your recipe on Essential Kids.
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