Baby reflexes
Baby's reflexes are present when your baby is born. Discover newborn reflexes including the moro reflex, tonic neck reflex and rooting reflex of your newborn baby.
Make crystal hearts
This is a fun science activity that will also yield some crafty Valentine's Day decorations. Children will be fascinated by the overnight appearance of crystals on their hearts.
Popsicle stick ballerinas
Get your ballerina craft on with these tiny dancers made out of popsicle sticks and cupcake wrappers.
What you need to know before travelling
Travelling advice and information. Find out what you need to know before travelling with babies and kids.
Homemade bliss balls
These easy, no-bake homemade bliss balls are perfect for lunch boxes or an after school snack. We're talking super healthy and super delicious.
List of 1000 most commonly used words
First published in 1915, the Ayres spelling list contains 1,000 of the most commonly used words.
Pulled beef sliders with watercress salad
One of the tastiest sliders to pass your lips, these little babies are easy-peasy if youve already got the pulled beef done. In fact, I often make the pulled beef for the adults and serve the sliders for the kids (usually the big kids eat them too!).
Fairy birthday party cake
Send your child flying into the world of make-believe with this gorgeous fairy cake idea!
Spooky soda can bat
Looking for a great project to keep the kids busy these holidays? This easy kids' craft project is fun to do and will have the kids concentrating and having fun for a few hours. The spooky soda can bat activity can be adapted for various holidays and characters.
Date and cinnamon muffins
These muffins are super handy for throwing into the kids lunch boxes in the morning. The dates are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and the cinnamon has a warming, medicinal benefit.
How to write poetry: Autobiographical poems
Autobiographical poems, as the name suggests, is all about you. This is not a story however, so length must be taken into consideration and there are other rules that apply too. Take some time, follow the rules and create a poem all about you!
Double chocolate cupcakes
This yummy double chocolate cupcakes recipe is packed full of chocolate with both chocolate chips and chocolate icing. It's a chocoholics dream and perfect for special occasions. This recipe makes 30 cupcakes which is perfect to take to school for birthdays.
Create a pet with Neopets
This great website allows kids to create their own Neopet which will give them months and months of fun. Online games are great for kids as they teach them keyboard skills while having fun at the same time.
Jump over skipping game
Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. It is lots of fun and helps children learn coordination and timing of jumping.
Lamb Steaks with eggplant salad
Smoky babaganoush goes beautifully with lamb. This eggplant salad is a rustic and easy version of the famous dip and makes a delicious accompaniment to these delicious garlicky steaks.
Marvellous meatloaf
Meatloaf makes a great family meal and this one combines lean mince and hidden veggies to make it a kiddie favourite too. Serve hot with creamy mash and veggies or cold in sandwiches or with salad.
Broomstick relay
A fun party game for the kids to play. They will enjoy playing together and use their coordination skills.
Getting sorted for Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day) is a day traditionally celebrated by Christians and is observed the day before the beginning of Lent (Ash Wednesday)
Speedy pasta bascaiola
This creamy bacon and mushroom pasta dish takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Great for when you want a comforting bowl of yum to eat and don't have much time to cook it!
Pork with purple fruit
'Purple fruit' is apples and blackberries and they make the perfect side to your pork. The kids will love the colour and the sweetness and you can use the leftover purple fruit in your muesli the next day.
Strawberry and pineapple kebabs with chocolate sauce
Kids love making and eating these strawberry and pineapple kebabs. Serve them with warm chocolate sauce and theyll be in party heaven.
Simple sew monster
A few simple craft materials and a monster drawing is all you need to create this cute, soft toy pal!
Salmon and vegetable cakes
These salmon and vegetable cakes are easy to make for a family dinner straight out of the pantry. Serve them up with a salad or veggie stir-fry.
Chicken mango and coriander salad
Fresh, fruity flavours take this hearty salad from being a simple side to starring centre stage. Mango complements the mild flavour of chicken while coriander gives it a herby Asian kick that's divine.
Caramel Christmas apples
Step aside toffee apples, these caramel Christmas apples are the new IN thing! Chewy and delicious, these Christmas treats for kids will be devoured with great gusto.
Balloon walk
Kids will love feeling like they are travelling through outer space with the balloon walk game. Its a party game to see who can pass through the balloons the quickest - and its not as easy as you might think!
Cream puffs recipe
Cream puffs are a delicious French pastry filed with cream these ones are topped with toffee they can be made in advance and just filled when you need them saving you time
Dinner Shortcuts Every Parent Needs To Know
In the spirit of saving you time and energy, we're sharing our favourite dinner shortcuts that you can use while still producing healthy, delicious meals the family will love.
Make your own cat’s ears
Add these black cat's ears to a black leotard and tights and you have an easy Halloween costume.
Rock-paper-scissors
Enjoy duelling against an opponent in the car with this classic game of rock, paper, scissors. Get the entire family involved and it will keep them busy for hours. Who will be the winner?