In this classic hot cross bun recipe, you can vary the spices and fruit to suit what you like or have on hand, writes Roberta Muir. Use only mixed spice or cinnamon if that’s what you have, and add currants or raisins instead of (or as...

This American classic is one of the easiest sweet treats to make. The recipe could be written in one sentence: melt butter and chocolate, whisk eggs and sugar, combine, fold in flour and bake. Scottish food writer Sue Lawrence made the most delicious brownies I’ve ever...

More support is needed for Indigenous fathers to help build stronger communities. When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favour of strengthening and empowering mothers, rather than fathers. While this emphasis on maternal support is...

New Study Highlights the Power of Personalized Support for Mums-to-Be Parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged kids! If you’re thinking about expanding your family or know someone who is, listen up! A recent study from Monash University has some exciting findings that could make a big...

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) proudly announces their 2024 Book of the Year Notables, a longlist of quality Australian children’s literature published throughout 2023. 2024, A NOTABLE YEAR! For parents and librarians eager to fuel the love for reading in children, this list is a...

When a child has a positive role model, they are likely to engage in constructive actions like the person they look up to.  When it comes to role models for kids, Taylor Swift is probably not the first name that springs to mind. After all, she's...

Refreshing gazpacho is perfect summer food, writes Roberta Muir. You can make a jug of it to keep in the fridge for cooling, healthy snacks. It makes a delicious start to a summer meal, is great in shot glasses for parties, and is perfect with an...

When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, here are some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability. “Come on, let’s go!”  It’s a scenario that many parents have experienced - armed with enthusiasm and a sales pitch, you attempt to...

Gen Muir looks at dealing with big emotions and challenging behaviour in kids in her new book 'Little People, Big Feelings' When I was around 10 days postpartum with my fourth child, my third son, Tom – who was 2 years old and obsessed with Batman...