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Family treks across outback Australia with toddler

Family goes on an epic adventure across Australia … on foot

Anita ButterworthNovember 17, 2017

Some days it can be tricky to get a toddler to the shops and back in one piece, so imagine trekking from Bondi to the South Australian outback with a one-ye... Read More...

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children using laptop and tablets ignoring their toys

10 easy ways to reduce screen time (and why it’s important)

Jenna GalleyMay 4, 2017

Little ones love screens - televisions, tablets, phones. If the device can connect your child to his favourite game, app, youTube channel, television progra... Read More...

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Good family fun with the Things ToDo Together game

Anita ButterworthMarch 25, 2017

I get a pang of nostalgic guilt (and feel incredibly ancient) when my children ask me about the 'olden days'. You know, that mystical time before iPads and ... Read More...

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Melbourne Monopoly revealed!

Kate Le GallezNovember 11, 2015

Take your pick from a takeaway coffee cup, a spray can, Phar Lap, a book, an AFL footy or a tram and get set to play Monopoly - the Melbourne edition! Fo... Read More...

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Family use cardboard boxed to recreate famous scenes

Box office hit! Family recreates famous movie scenes

Amanda LongAugust 26, 2015

After you move house and have loads of cardboard boxes lying around what do you do with them? Are you boring and throw them straight into recycling? Not ... Read More...

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