Baby boy for Dannii Minogue
Singer and television personality Dannii Minogue has given birth to her first child - a boy named Ethan Edward Smith.
20 greatest family movies of all time
On a cool winter's night, nothing beats snuggling with the kids under a doona and watching a classic family flick. We've compiled a list of 20 of the best family films of all time for you to put on your must-see list. Perhaps you'll discover a new favourite.
Kids Activities
Easy download & print page, ready to colour-in. EB has fun activites for toddlers & kids these holidays.
Mum in Profile: Hayley Lewis
Amber Robinson Hayley Lewis is one busy mum. Well known for her Olympic swimming career, Hayley now hosts The Biggest Loser and owns and runs The Hayley Lewis Swim School. She lives in Queensland with her husband Greg and their two sons Jacob and Kai.
Mum in Profile: Chrissie Swan
Amber Robinson Media personality and mum Chrissie Swan was Australia's first female Big Brother runner-up. This year Chrissie has bought her intriguing sense of humour to two new projects, co-hosting The Circle on Channel 10 and acting as a Red Nose Day ambassador.
Toy Story 3
Reviewed Paul Byrnes Toy Story 3 is not just as good as the first two - it may be the best of the three. It's hilarious, charming and remarkably moving, with a surprising depth of emotion. It's the highest praise to say that I was so engrossed that I forgot I was watching it in 3D.
Georgie Parker - actor, performer and mother
Emma McDonald Georgie Parker is one of Australia's best known and loved actors. A wife, mother and talented singer, Georgie is also a regular presenter on Play School and was nominated at the 2009 Aria's for Best Children's Album.
Mum in Profile: Tina Harris
Amber Robinson Mother, teacher and performer Tina Harris is talks to Essential Baby about combining motherhood with work as a children's musician.
You can have it all, just not all at once
LINDA MORRIS Juanita Phillips thought she could juggle the perfect life; career, kids, beautiful house; but, as she reveals in her new book, something had to give.
Photo gallery - Celebrity pictures
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Keep an eye on celebrity parents and their offspring in our new famous kids photo gallery, updated regularly.
Aussie sporting dads
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With the sporting season fast approaching, EB presents high-profile Aussie athletes who are also fathers and great role models.
Games to play with toddlers
Play is a vital part of growing up and helps your child engage and learn about the world! Here are some games toddlers love to play, each involve simple items from around the house.
Entertaining kids on a rainy day
Elissa Baxter It's raining, the kids are stir-crazy and you're all out of ideas to keep them amused. If you have an internet connection and a printer, there are stacks of resources on the web that can help you keep the kids amused. Read our rainy day rescue!
Family friendly cafes: our top ten tips
So you've decided to bundle up baby and go on your first big outing since coming home from hospital. It can be a daunting experience with so much to take, gone are the ‘wallet & keys’ days! Will you and bubs survive the outing? Read our tips on family friendly cafes.
Your toddler's playtime
When you look back on your children's toddler years, you'll know that this wonder-filled time is over in the blink of an eye. Armed with some ideas for toddler play, you can make the most of each precious day.
Baby shower games
For new ideas on baby shower games, try adapting the games that you and your family and friends love. And if you have elderly family relatives attending, including some familiar family games might make the event more enjoyable all around.
Glued to the set - taming the television
Tania Andrusiak and Daniel Donahoo It could be any household, any evening, anywhere: fights over the remote, battles about unfinished homework, another skirmish lost against reality TV, tired parents wondering if it’s ever okay to use the television as a babysitter.
The hip parade
Greg Hassall Children's television is a necessary evil. It can tame the grumpiest toddler but drive parents to distraction in the process. Most parents simply grit their teeth at the cheesy banality of it all but that wasn't good enough for Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz.
Mother of reinvention
Donna Walker-Mitchell Maggie Gyllenhaal on juggling her family, love and acting.
Day trips with toddlers
Elissa Baxter They may be small and know little of the world, but toddlers love going out and love new experiences. These tendencies mean that they can quickly tire of the local park or playgroup.
Witty woman
Donna Walker-Mitchell Hollwood's reigning queen of comedy may be more glamorous these days but give Tina Fey the messy life of a mum any day.
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Guilt-free kids' TV?
Let’s face it - children’s television is a blessing and a curse. While it can be a Godsend, keeping the kids occupied for useful stretches of time, there’s always that niggling concern about what their eager minds are being exposed to. So, how can you be sure that both you and your child are getting the best from Australian television?
Celebrity
Mum in Profile
Well-known Aussie mums discuss the juggle of high-profile careers and motherhood. EB chats with Myleene Klass, a successful pop singer with her own range of baby clothes! Read the interview.
Photo gallery - Celebrity pictures
Keep an eye on celebrity parents and their offspring in our new famous kids photo gallery, updated regularly.
