Games
Raising eco-babies
Dixiebelle & EB members The way we live, eat, drink, travel, shop, communicate and live our lives affects our eco-footprint.
Children's games for art's sake
Anthony Browne Why do so many people say: I can't draw? The answer may lie in schools, says Anthony Browne, Britain's children's laureate.
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.
Party games for toddlers and children
Increasingly, we’re spending more time planning our children’s parties. Something often agonised over is the type of games to provide.
International Childhood Cancer Day: Ring a bell for Ben
In December 2006, Melissa and Stephen Clarke were told their six year old son, Ben had cancer. He occasionally complained of sore legs and Melissa and Stephen did their best to relieve the pain.
All tech and no play for our tots
Alex McClintock Oliver Roach is 20 months old but he already knows how to put on and play a DVD. He is among a growing band of toddlers teaching themselves to use computers, games consoles and other devices.
Cricket and footy face competitive challenge
Alex McClintock So-called alternative sports - such as badminton, skateboarding and triathlons - are threatening the dominance of traditional pastimes such as cricket or footy.
First-day jitters
Jane Southward A student starting year 7, a first-time teacher and a new kindy parent come clean about their first-day nerves, writes Jane Southward.
Beat the school holiday blues (NSW)
Keeli Cambourne Historic ghost tours or prehistoric dinosaurs, breadmaking or flying foxes - here are some activities across Sydney and beyond for these summer holidays.
Summer activities for the kids (Victoria)
Annalisa Giudici Theatre, shows, films and games, workshops - getting out and about in Melbourne, Victoria this summer.
Boys are not as tough as they appear
Jen Vuk The Salvation Army, one of the Wishing Tree's three charities and its longest-running partner, has consistently identified a particular group - boys aged 10-13 years - above all others as missing out...
Disappointment comes with the territory
Adele Horin Whether 'tis the season to be jolly depends in some households on how the kids have rated: better or worse than expected, better or worse than their peers, their cousins, their father's boss's...
The parent trap
Annabel Stafford Are today’s parents more permissive of bad behaviour? As Annabel Stafford reports, there has been a quantum shift in the way parents parent, where parents today feel like they have to please their...
Kids clean up in a billion-dollar industry
CAROLINE MARCUS Australian parents are spending more than $1 billion on pocket money a year but children are expected to do far less around the house in return.
Unisex party themes
So often birthday party themes are split down gender lines but as a mum, and particularly when your kids are very young, it can feel a little arbitrary doing a “traditional” girls’ or boys’ party...
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.
Nannies can be a super option
Lisa Wachsmuth The nanny is not just limited to the wealthy anymore. With many families having both the mother and father working, hiring a nanny is becoming a more popular option, writes Lisa Wachsmuth.
Encouraging baby's physical development from 0-2
Kathy Walker It seems we give our children less chances to play, to climb, to do some rough and tumble. We are often too careful and don’t give children enough time to practice these skills
Fun boys' party themes
Little boys are generally pretty easy to please and it’s not much different when it comes to party planning! Generally party themes fall into three categories: sports, transport or things that fight...
