Mums and dads across Melbourne are about to deal with the relentless dilemma of what to put in their children’s lunch boxes as the beginning of the school year approaches. With…
We love bean quesadillas for a great weeknight meal. The ingredients for the bean mix come from the pantry. These quesadillas are also great in the lunchbox the next day. Prep…
The Venny is a fabulous supervised adventure playground in Kensington. It’s a really special space and has been serving local children for over 30 years. With an emphasis on unstructured but…
‘How was school?’ is a big question. To answer, your child has to sum up a whole day, and that’s hard for children (and even adults!) to do. A child might…
What to do when your child gets bullied in primary school No parent wants their child to be bullied. And when it happens, we want our children to tell us, so…
When Geelong husband and wife Tim Mahon and Billie Georgieff couldn’t find the perfect place for their two kids to play locally, they created their own space; Geelong’s first Children’s Museum…
Fly west for Scienceworks’ new Air Playground and a jam-packed summer program of breezy science fun! Did you know that air is a fluid? Or that the oxygen you are breathing formed…
SEA LIFE Melbourne opens its doors to the mysteriously fascinating world of jellyfish with the launch of its brand new exhibit, Ocean Invaders. Launching just in time for the summer school…
There’s something genuinely magical about taking a trip on Puffing Billy, no matter your age. From the moment you arrive at Belgrave station, you get a real sense of what it’s…
The miniature doors of Mini Mega Model Museum have opened at Melbourne Museum just in time for the school holidays, where curious kids of all ages are invited to enter the world of the…
Remember that ‘newborn’ stage Mama? When sleep was a distant memory and getting in the shower before 4pm was nothing short of a miracle. Now think back to when you were…
Summer holidays in Melbourne means it’s time to enjoy the outdoors. But it doesn’t have to mean that bats and balls are in and crayons and other drawing tools are out!…
Did you know Australian kids love to dance! More Australian children participate in dance classes per week than in any team sport. And the good news: it’s good for them. Here…
In Australia, we make our own rules – and that goes for traditional holidays as well! While some of us still love the traditional Christmas themes and colours – these days…
Not all mamas are inclined to enjoy DIY or the clean up afterwards, so here are some tips to get you through the Summer break when the cries of “I’m bored”…
Starting school for the first time is a major milestone for children and parents. Here, leading family relationship expert, Dr Karen Phillip, shares her tips to make the transition to school…