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Preparing for a babysitter

When you hire a new babysitter, you'll want to make sure you give them all the information they need to care for your children. The more prepared you are, the more at ease you'll feel about going out.

Dads in Australia: Their changing role

Fatherhood

Neil Jameson Not too long after man first walked on the Moon, I thumbed a ride with a tile salesman who couldn't wait to get home to spend time with his kid.

Working parents: what children think

Working parents

Amanda Woodard Working parents fret about the hours they spend away from their children. But how do the kids feel about it? Amanda Woodard reports.

Fun ideas for a long drive

Car activities

Amanda Horswill Hi-tech is helping kids beat boredom (and parents stay sane) on a car trip, writes Amanda Horswill.

The best fun on four wheels

What is the ideal set-up for family camping?

Sascha Jenkins With planning and patience, a family road trip can be the best fun on four wheels.

Choosing a holiday

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Getting away on a family holiday is as easy as picking a destination and packing, right?

Adventures in Wanderland

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Meg Mason In urban areas especially, frequent moves are a part of life for Australian families, but how does uprooting affect your family?