5 fuss-free ways to up your family’s veggie intake
Want some quick, simple ways to get your fussy eater scoffing vegetables with gusto? We thought so! How about fuss free ways to increase the family's veggie... Read More...
Living with Kids
How much sleep does each family member really need? [guide]
Sleep. Glorious, glorious, sleep. We all know we need it (well, except nap-resisting toddlers). But how much do we need? And what about our kids?The Cen... Read More...
Tip to get fussy eaters to try new foods
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...
How to get kids to brush their teeth for longer than seven seconds
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...
Mum’s the Word: 11 parenting gadgets you can’t buy (but wish you could)
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...
The smart bunk bed putting safety first
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...
The simple trick to get kids to talk about their day
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...
Straw Curls: How to make extra springy curls with a drinking straw
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...
The simple hair tie trick that makes you a better parent
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...
9 adorably easy (we promise) hair braiding styles to try
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...
5 reasons having a dog is good for kids
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...
4 ways to prevent kids getting head lice
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...
When gastro strikes: 12 helpful tips for treating kids with gastro
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...
How to teach kids to wipe their own bottom
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...
What to do if your child is being bullied, or is a bully
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...
What the government’s childcare changes mean for you
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...
Dad’s honest confession about life as a stay-at-home parent
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...
Super food: The top 5 nutrients for kids (and where to find them!)
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...
6 ways to prepare your kids for the dentist
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...
12 magical tooth fairy ideas
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...
A flair for braids at Pretty Little Braids
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...
Introducing Kiddle: the kid-friendly search engine
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...
14 tips to help your preschooler learn to read
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...
The A to Z of kids teeth
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...
Kids swap reading for free haircuts
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...
Pumping iron! 9 ways to boost kids’ iron intake
Iron plays a crucial role in your child's development. It helps our little learning-machines concentrate and is essential f... Read More...
6 hilarious post-anaesthetic videos
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...