Christmas Mini Mag
Have you downloaded our latest free CHILD Mini Mag? It’s filled with festive activities and free printables to keep the kids busy, plus Christmas recipe inspiration and decorating ideas....
19 December, 2025
Smart Listening for Long Summer Days: The Best Podcasts for Busy people
Discover the best podcasts for Australian parents and carers this summer — from wellbeing and women’s health to finance, parenting, news, comedy and true crime. Why podcasts are perfect for the summer break School holidays can be joyful… and chaotic. Between travel, work, and keeping kids entertained,...
18 December, 2025
Why Studying in France Gave Our Children More Than Just Language Skills
As her girls say au revoir to their French school, Claire Williams reflects on everything they learned. Discovering Food, Language and Everyday French Life “So how’s your rosé?” asked my seven year old earnestly as she licked the brie off her baguette. Before this trip she knew...
15 December, 2025
Timeless Christmas Treats: A Curated Collection from the Child Mags Archives
To help you navigate the season’s cooking, hosting, and snacking, we’ve curated a selection of our Christmas food articles packed with practical tips and joyful flavour. 🎄Recipes and Food Ideas Donna Hay's Christmas Pudding Snowman A whimsical dessert from Donna Hay that turns a classic Christmas pudding into...
11 December, 2025
School Holiday Survival Guide: Summer 2025-26 National Edition
These holidays are a great time to get outside, try something new, or mix low-key and special outings so downtime still feels interesting. Outdoors, family and long lazy days — Summer school holidays are here! Whether you’re after outdoor adventures, rainy-day escapes, or unique family experiences,...
11 December, 2025
Pitta chips are perfect with any dips – perfect for entertaining over the holidays
With this not-even-really-a-recipe, writes Roberta Muir from 'Be Inspired', you’ll never buy pita chips (also called pitta crisps) again, nor will you ever waste a piece of leftover Lebanese bread! Pitta chips are perfect with any dips. Makes as much as you like. Ingredients Stale Lebanese or...
04 December, 2025
The Surprising Secret to Happiness I Found in My Laundry Cupboard
Helen McKinnon’s blues bite the dust when she hires a cleaner. The Day Happiness Snuck Up on Me Last Saturday morning, I woke and realised with a shock that I was experiencing happiness. Real, unmistakable happiness. It startled me because it had been years since I’d felt...
20 November, 2025
Donna Hay’s Harissa Chicken And Feta Baked Garlic Bread
Such a simple idea for weeknight casual meals. Think golden marinated chicken, simple ingredients, and flavours that everyone will love. Perfect for serving with a selection of fresh salads. Ingredients 750g chicken thigh fillets (about 6), trimmed and halved ¼ cup (90g) honey 2 tablespoons harissa...
13 November, 2025
Gifts born from grief: How one mum turned loss into comfort for others
After unimaginable loss, one mum built a business to help others grieve with personalised memorial gifts that honour cherished loved ones with meaning and care. Yvonne Ralph has experienced more heartbreak than most could imagine. Thirty years ago, her world shattered when her 18-month-old daughter Jessica died...
11 November, 2025
From Donna Hay: Crispy haloumi and lemon risoni bake
Some nights just call for simple, wholesome dinners that come together quickly with minimal fuss and maximum flavour. Writes Donna Hay. I've gathered one of my four favourite one-tray, too easy, recipes to make weeknight cooking effortless and delicious. Crispy haloumi and lemon risoni bake Ingredients 1...
06 November, 2025