Carrot walnut loaf
Carrot and walnuts are a classic combo and taste terrific when baked together into a bread. Try this easy loaf that's a healthy choice with only half a cup of sugar added. Perfect for afternoon tea after a busy day.
Literacy milestones 11-12
Pre-teens still need all your encouragement to be readers often at this age reading is replaced by alternate activities and interests.
Who am I?
Get their minds active with a great party game of who am I? This classic kids activity can be played as a birthday party game or as a weekend boredom buster any time of the day, indoors or outside.
Giddyup!
Do your kids love horses? This is a great game for any horse lover as they get to choose their horse and any accessories they like!
Little Polly Flinders
Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Raspberry and Lemon Friands
These bejewelled friands are bursting with flavour. Combining the richness of almond meal, and the freshness of lemon and raspberry, they are a lovely sweet to enjoy at morning or afternoon tea.
Simplest coin trick
Shy children can often find their voice by perfecting and performing magic tricks for family and friends. Start with this simplest of all coin tricks.
Pregnancy and your job
Maternity leave and parental leave can be confusing to understand. Find out how to manage work during pregnancy, your rights during pregnancy at work and what you need to know about organising child care before going on maternity leave.
Farmer in the dell
Farmer in the dell is a classic sing-along kids birthday party game that will have your children wanting to play again and again. Get your kids moving to the music and enjoy this timeless party classic today!
Rainbow cake
This rainbow cake is a very easy to make and impressive birthday cake or holiday fun cake. The cake can be made the day before and iced a few hours before serving
Thai lentil and garlic soup
This Thai lentil and garlic soup is thick, creamy and healthy. It is perfect for lunch or dinner during the cold winter months. Serve it in big bowls with some crusty bread. It's the perfect comfort food.
Floating coloured water experiment
Science experiments are fun to do and a great way for children to learn. Try this simple science experiment that will teach your children about density.
Vietnamese caramel salmon
Don't be daunted by the caramel in this Vietnamese caramel salmon recipe. It's a cinch to make and creates a dark, sticky sauce that is delicious with fresh salmon fillets.
Egg in spoon relay race
Easter can be fun time get them outside burning off some of their chocolate eggs with this egg and spoon easter activity
Spinach and mushroom saute
This spinach and mushroom saute tastes amazing and cooks up really quickly. Serve it as a side dish with dinner or with some scrambled eggs for a hearty breakfast.
Water brigade
The ponies are thirsty! Help them get some water with this fun party game!
Make toilet roll jewellery
Making homemade jewellery out of recycled bits and bobs is a fun kids craft that can also be a great Mother's Day or Valentine's Day gift. These two easy jewellery ideas are made out of a toilet roll.
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: Hold hands sign
Next time you're out for a walk with the kids, teach them about what the different road signs mean and why they're there. This activity will remind children that the signs they see everywhere around them have meaning. Get kids to colour in these free printables.
Super hyper spider typer
Keyboard skills can only be learnt through practice and repetition. This kids' game is not only fun but teaches them skills they can only learn through doing them. Watch as they advance from one finger typing to not even looking at the keyboard so they can keep an eye on their spider.
Valentine’s Day poem: To my friend
Make a friend feel super special this Valentine's Day with this cute poem tucked inside a homemade card. There's nothing nicer on Valentine's Day than to know someone cares!
Space colouring pages
The fascination with space is quite strong for a lot of kids so get into these space printables and create a space in your home for their imaginations to go wild. Space kids unite!
Make a sticky label calendar
You know how you write something on the calendar and then things change? Well this sticky label calendar idea is the ultimate flexible organiser. Just put up a new sticky label when things change.
Ballerina costume: make a no sew ballerina tutu
You don't need sewing skills to make your own cute ballerina costume. This no-sew tutu will delight your little dancer and will have her pirouetting all day. It's the best no-sew tutu around. Just watch the step-by-step video to find out how to make it.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar mask
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a much-loved children's book by Eric Carle. You can create your own easy Very Hungry Hungry Caterpillar dress up costume by following our simple instructions below.
Cheese twists
These crunchy cheese twist make great snacks with a glass of wine or pop them in the lunch box the kids will love them
Musical hats
Try this fun party game which is a variation of the always popular musical chairs game.
Fun with food – maths for kids
Teaching maths can be a problem in itself but kids will LOVE their favourite foods more when they can count them up and play with it! Anyone can learn maths with this great food maths game for kids. !
Raspberry and coconut smoothie bowl
This delicious raspberry and coconut smoothie bowl has all the fruity chill of a smoothie with the added boost of cereal and coconut. It is a full meal of healthy goodness that will keep you going until lunch.
Homemade tacos
You can save money and keep it real with this quick and healthy taco recipe, complete with taco seasoning mix made from scratch.
Jaffa pecan fudge
The great thing about winter is the abundance of oranges, This recipe is so delicious and easy. Perfect