Tip to get fussy eaters to try new foods

Jenna GalleyJuly 10, 2017

Have a fussy eater at your place? You're in good company. One in five kiddos are fussy eaters at some point. That's one in five parents who know the frustra... Read More...

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How to get kids to brush their teeth for longer than seven seconds

Jenna GalleyJuly 1, 2017

Most dentists recommend children (and adults) brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Try telling that to a kid. Instead, many kids prefer to brush ... Read More...

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Mum’s the Word: 11 parenting gadgets you can’t buy (but wish you could)

Jenna GalleyJune 30, 2017

Welcome to Mum's the Word with Jenna, where we hope to unlock the hilarious, honest and hair-raising truths about life with cheeky cherubs. No filters necessa... Read More...

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The smart bunk bed putting safety first

Natalie EslerJune 30, 2017

You can feel like Goldilocks trying to find the right bed when the kids share the same room. Too high, too bulky, too heavy? Plyroom have the answer in t... Read More...

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The simple trick to get kids to talk about their day

Jenna GalleyJune 21, 2017

Ask your child "What did you do today" and we can bet that you will likely be greeted with the same three responses: "Nothing." "I don't know." Or,... Read More...

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Straw Curls: How to make extra springy curls with a drinking straw

Jenna GalleyJune 16, 2017

If you've got plastic straws and elastics, then you've got everything you need to pull off crazy cute curls, like the ones on cute-as-a-button Izzy Wickhers... Read More...

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The simple hair tie trick that makes you a better parent

Jenna GalleyMay 31, 2017

We all have our angry moments. But if you are finding that you are snapping at your kids more than you want to, then this simple hair tie trick may be the p... Read More...

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9 adorably easy (we promise) hair braiding styles to try

Jenna GalleyMay 31, 2017

Looking for some cute new ways to keep your little one's hair neat all day long? We went to the hair braiding experts to uncover a few super easy braid hair... Read More...

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5 reasons having a dog is good for kids

Anita ButterworthMay 26, 2017

Kids love animals. So there's going to come a time in your parenting life when the kids start asking for a pet. And research just in shows that when the 'ca... Read More...

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4 ways to prevent kids getting head lice

Jenna GalleyMay 12, 2017

Nits, nits, nits, nits, nits! Feeling itchy yet? Well, stop the phantom scratching because we're here to help with five easy ways to stop pesky head lice in... Read More...

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When gastro strikes: 12 helpful tips for treating kids with gastro

Jenna GalleyMay 11, 2017

Have children, expect gastro. It's part of the territory. Although some children are lucky enough to never encounter the vomiting bug, most will (and usually ... Read More...

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How to teach kids to wipe their own bottom

Jenna GalleyApril 20, 2017

You've thrown away the nappies. You've given away the change table. And you're about to high-five the husband to celebrate the success of toilet training yo... Read More...

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What to do if your child is being bullied, or is a bully

Anita ButterworthMarch 28, 2017

The heartbreak of finding out your child is the victim of bullying is enough to crush any parent, as television presenter Dr Andrew Rochford has found out. ... Read More...

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What the government’s childcare changes mean for you

Anita ButterworthMarch 24, 2017

After months of stalled negotiations, the federal government's childcare reforms have finally been been passed. The government says the changes are aimed... Read More...

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Dad’s honest confession about life as a stay-at-home parent

Jenna GalleyMarch 23, 2017

We've all done it: your partner comes through the door after a day at work and you immediately hand him the kids and mutter "you deal with them". While i... Read More...

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Super food: The top 5 nutrients for kids (and where to find them!)

Hejira ConveryAugust 4, 2016

Ready, set, GROW! Childhood is a time for big leaps and bounds, and while your tyke is jumping puddles and flying over play equipment, they're also taking h... Read More...

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6 ways to prepare your kids for the dentist

Hejira ConveryJune 17, 2016

Malvern Family Dental shares 6 ways you can prepare your toddler for their first dental appointment. To keep your toddler's teeth looking pearly white, with ... Read More...

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12 magical tooth fairy ideas

Louise WeeksApril 23, 2016

Losing those baby teeth can be a mega milestone for your little one to go through. Make each visit from the tooth fairy that extra bit special with creative... Read More...

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A flair for braids at Pretty Little Braids

Hejira ConveryMarch 23, 2016

Most of us have mastered the ‘three-stranded braid’ (AKA the ‘plait’). And plenty of us have untangled the mystery of the French braid. But one Melbourne mu... Read More...

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Introducing Kiddle: the kid-friendly search engine

Hejira ConveryMarch 2, 2016

Breathe a sigh of relief, because Kiddle is changing the way kids use the internet. Kiddle is ‘a visual search engine for kids, powered by editors and Go... Read More...

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14 tips to help your preschooler learn to read

Domenica KielyJanuary 15, 2016

Dr Seuss was on the money when he wrote, 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.' Mor... Read More...

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The A to Z of kids teeth

Michelle McCulloughOctober 12, 2015

Before our babies are even born the teething process has already begun. Tiny little tooth start developing six weeks after conception, and by the time you a... Read More...

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Kids swap reading for free haircuts

Amanda LongAugust 17, 2015

Sometimes you read a story that warms your heart right to the middle. Barber Courtney Holmes from Iowa realised that for some kids learning to read didn'... Read More...

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Pumping iron! 9 ways to boost kids’ iron intake

Simone McNamaraMay 7, 2015

Iron plays a crucial role in your child's development. It helps our little learning-machines concentrate and is essential f... Read More...

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6 hilarious post-anaesthetic videos

Simone McNamaraDecember 12, 2013

I have no idea what drugs these people were given but frankly, I'm a little jealous. Thank you to the snickering relatives who filmed these people post-surgery ... Read More...

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