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Mum Tip: DIY sensory wall

Anita ButterworthJune 18, 2019

Sensory play is essential for early learning. Whip up this easy DIY sensory box made from bits and bobs around the house and watch it become a play-magnet f... Read More...

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I see you: clever mirror play for baby

Anita ButterworthJanuary 3, 2019

Little tots that have just started sitting up adore this clever mirror play tip that keeps them happy, develops cognitive skills and is all sorts of adorabl... Read More...

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Make: Baby sensory hoop

Anita ButterworthDecember 19, 2018

Turn tummy time into a little land of discovery with a few clever tweaks of a childhood favourite toy - the humble hula hoop. It's the work of minutes but w... Read More...

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Watch: The amazing tummy time tip to try right now

Anita ButterworthNovember 16, 2018

It's the parenting hack transforming tummy time for bubs who'd rather be on their backs and putting a cheeky grin on their faces. And all it takes is a litt... Read More...

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Yes it’s playdough. Yes you can eat it.

Anita ButterworthSeptember 10, 2018

No matter how many times you tell the tykes not to eat the play dough, somehow the salty, squishy substance always ends up getting a little nibble. Well, wo... Read More...

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Gym for kids with special needs

Anita ButterworthJune 28, 2018

A gym with specially-designed sensory play equipment will open in its first Australian location next month. The We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is designed... Read More...

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How to tell when baby wants to play

Anita ButterworthMay 10, 2018

For the first few weeks of their lives, babies eat and sleep (and snuggle!). But as they emerge out of the newborn phase you'll find they're ready to add so... Read More...

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16 easy flower crafts for Mother’s Day

Anita ButterworthApril 23, 2018

Kids love crafting something extra special for mums on Mother's Day, and what could be more fitting than bright paper flower creations? From fancy pasta cal... Read More...

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The $5000 DIY cubby made by Aussie parents

Anita ButterworthDecember 13, 2017

Be still our beating hearts, we've fallen head over heels for the most impossibly beautiful cubby. This isn't just any DIY playhouse - it's more like a mini... Read More...

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What to look for when buying a scooter [guide]

Sarina SinghDecember 5, 2017

Scooters have come a long way from the bits of wood nailed together with rollerskate wheels our parents rolled about on. Today they’re one of the most po... Read More...

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Animal magic: 9 creature craft ideas to make outside

Anita ButterworthOctober 14, 2017

It's time to get creative with Mother Nature, and celebrate spring. Kids love collecting bits and bobs while playing outside, so grab a bag and let them ... Read More...

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Insta Crush: playdough perfection

Anita ButterworthOctober 6, 2017

Playdough is a crazy amount of fun to play with, so why should the kids have all the fun? That's why we're crushing all over the delightful, squishy world o... Read More...

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3 to 6 year old life skills: putting shoes on

30 life-skills that build kids confidence [guide]

Anita ButterworthSeptember 29, 2017

Little kids love to be independent. It might come as a bit of a shock – one minute they’re a helpless little bundle in your arms and the next they’re a tiny h... Read More...

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Incredible cubby house that will blow your mind

The double-storey cubby house dad built

Anita ButterworthSeptember 21, 2017

One dad has taken cubby house building to a whole new level. Two levels, actually. Adam Boyd crafted a cubby so incredible it has parents wishing their a... Read More...

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DYI The Day The Crayons came to life book

5 fun activities to bring The Day the Crayons Quit to life

Anita ButterworthSeptember 21, 2017

Kids love crayons. They're colourful, textural and feature in some awesome picture books (like 'The Day the Crayons Quit'). So here's how to take your child... Read More...

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