Jenna
Born and raised in Canada, Jenna traded in the cold mountain air for the laid back lifestyle of Australia nine years ago. She now lives in Cairns, QLD with her partner, three kids, dog and cat, all of whom require her constant attention and contribute to her addiction to coffee. And wine.
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 […]
18 LEGO cakes for budding builders
There comes a time in every LEGO-loving kids’ life when they’ll ask for LEGO party. And every LEGO birthday party needs a LEGO themed birthday […]
How to survive morning sickness [guide]
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! Your breasts are swelling, your sense of smell is heightening and you’re about to make friends with another early pregnancy symptom […]
The simple trick to stop toddlers interrupting
Ahhhh. Toddlers. They are never-ending balls of energy, full of laughter, love and LOADS of questions. But explaining to a child that there is a […]
Rise of the mer-mums
Barefoot. Pregnant. And sprouting a tail. Pregnant mer-mums are lapping up their curves and celebrating their pregnancy by donning mermaid attire and hitting the beach. Move […]
Sneak peek at the new Olaf’s Frozen Adventure movie
He’s quirky, charming and cool as can be. And he’s finally getting the cinema attention he deserves with his very own mini film! Olaf […]
20 most common names for badly behaved children 2017
Got an Olivia, Jade, Ben or William? You may want to sit down for this. Turns out, these four seemingly innocent monikers are on the […]
Tips for transitioning from one child to two
Congratulations! You’ve decided to take the plunge and return to the realm of pregnancy and newbornhood. The second time around can be a lot more relaxed emotionally […]
Recipe: Mini pork meatballs with sneaky veggies
Twist the traditional spag bol with a dish that is delicious and rich in veggies. Hearty, healthy and heavenly on top of pasta, these mini […]
Splash into family fun at the Island Whale Festival
How do you give the kids a whale of a time? You spend the weekend with some of the world’s most magnificent ocean creatures, of course. […]
Birth Story: not your average newborn, baby makes big debut
Can you believe this sweet-faced baby girl is only three weeks old? Neither can we! But Carleigh Corbitt was only born last month! Carleigh may still […]
Birth Story: 12-year-old helps deliver her baby brother
When 12-year-old Jacee Carraway entered her mother’s birthing suite last week, she was hoping she might get to witness her baby brother’s birth. She never […]
Recipe: easy Alfredo pasta with sneaky cauliflower
Healthy mac ‘n cheese? Yes please! We’ve uncovered the secret to sneaking cauliflower into a childhood staple – disguise it in a super faux creamy […]
9 impressive reflexes all babies have at birth
They melt your heart with their smiles and change your world in an instant, but there is much more to newborns than meet the eye. […]
Garden of adventure: Montrose Community Playground
Venturing to the Valley? Make a pit stop at Montrose Community Playground, a Yarra Valley playground hidden amongst bushland and brimming with outdoor fun for […]