Kids on the coast
All in the looks
What is body image? What are the signs that your children may have poor body image? At what age can body image become a problem? What can parents do to ensure their children have realistic views of themselves and others? What is being done to improve body image in young kids in Australia?
When goodbye is forever
Grief and loss affect all of us at some time in our journey through life. We may have moved house and said goodbye to old friends. Some of us have experienced separation and divorce, or the death of a beloved family pet. Perhaps a grandparent or sibling has died.
Tutors - the way of the future?
While it’s true that many kids will happily breeze through the school system, fitting neatly into teachers’ expectations, enjoying their learning journey, and achieving results which correlate with their career ambitions, they’re the lucky ones.
Sleeping like a baby
You’ve survived the ordeal of birth and you are exhausted. Luckily the books say newborns sleep more than they are awake and you are looking forward to the rest. Unfortunately, YOUR baby doesn’t seem to have read the manual.
Ethical buying
Kids are fresh-eyed consumers, so how do we help them see buying is not just about money, it’s about responsibility? Our desire to support public good presents itself daily in our purchasing habits but it’s tricky to know what’s an ethically better buy when you’re staring at labels.
Doing it tough with a smile
When Jason Morris lost his hand in an industrial accident at the age of 19, his life changed overnight. His dream of being a professional footballer was over, and his future was uncertain.
What mothers really want
Mother’s Day… that one special day of the year where mums are (supposedly) rewarded for all the love and care they have distributed to their families over the previous 12 months.
A rainy Sydney escape
As I squashed against other sweaty bodies under the Sydney Harbour Bridge the atmosphere was electric. We had all journeyed like moths to a flame to bring in the new decade in style.
Looking for something to do with kids?
Dora Live In Concert -Sunshine Coast
(Sunshine Coast)
| Dora the Explorer is embarking on an all-new LIVE musical adventure in NICK JR.’s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS. Win family passes | |
| Closing Date: 31-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Dora Live in Concert Gold Coast
(Gold Coast)
| Dora the Explorer is embarking on an all-new LIVE musical adventure in NICK JR.’s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS. Family pass to be won | |
| Closing Date: 22-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Aussie World Pass (Family of 4)
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With great eateries and outstanding value for money, Aussie World has quickly gained a reputation for fun, service and good old fashioned value-for-money. There are thirty rides and games guaranteed to please all ages. Open every day, except Christmas Day, from 9am to 5pm and rides starts at 10am. See www.aussieworld.com.au for further information. Win a free pass for 4 | |
| Closing Date: 31-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Hi 5 Surprise on the Gold Coast
(Gold Coast)
| Hi-5 are planning a surprise party and everyone is invited! Stevie, Casey, Fely, Lauren and Tim want to do something special for their wonderful friend Chats’ birthday. So, they are throwing her a party. It’s a big, fun-filled surprise with heaps of singing, dancing and party games. Get ready to yell "surprise!" and join in with the celebration. Hi-5 Surprise is the biggest party to ever hit the stage... but remember, don’t tell Chats! Win a family pass Jump up, dance, and sing as television’s sensational Hi-5 perform all your favourite songs in this brand new live stage show. Premium ticket comes with free Hi-5 gift - redeemable on the day of the performance from the merchandise stands on presentation of the Premium ticket | |
| Closing Date: 22-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Nanny Mc Phee
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| In the latest instalment, Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. Once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs Green's (Maggie Gyllenhaal) children are fighting a war of their own against two nasty, snobby cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. 10 Family passes to be won. | |
| Closing Date: 22-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Taste It - book of baby & toddlers recipes
(Sunshine Coast)
| Jan Murray from Settle Petal has just published this guide to healthy eating for toddlers. Packed with easy recipes and health advice, it inspires food creativity. Win 1 of 3 copies | |
| Closing Date: 30-Apr-2010 | enter now! |
Toyland Express
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| Trains have been used for children's play for almost as long as there have been real trains. Since the 19th Century, tales and toys associated with trains have delighted both children and adults alike. Toyland Express explores trains in our childhood and encourages our youngest visitors to develop their literacy skills through play. Toot toot! Win one of three family passes | |
| Closing Date: 26-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
Backyardigans Robin Hood DVD
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| Rottingham is a town renowned for its filthiness, but that's all about to change when Robin Hood comes into town! In this episode of Nickelodeon's® The Backyardigans™, the merry gang pick up their scrub brushes and help the townfolk clean away the crud that tarnishes the city's reputation. Win one of 8 copies | |
| Closing Date: 12-Mar-2010 | enter now! |
A Family Pass Australia Zoo
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| Win a family pass to Australia Zoo Home of the Crocodile Hunter! A team of passionate conservationists work round-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Cuddle a koala, hand-feed our Asian Elephants, walk with a Sumatran Tiger and watch a crocodile launch from the waters edge. Australia Zoo is the ultimate wildlife adventure delivering conservation through exciting education. | |
| Closing Date: 31-Mar-2009 | enter now! |
- Teething fashion 01-Mar-2010
- Play to Learn 18-Dec-2009
- No more tears 28-Oct-2009
- Keep them busy 25-Sep-2009
- Gifts from the heart 31-Aug-2009
- Celebrity baby names get weirder 01-Mar-2010
- Search your school 01-Mar-2010
- Parents and police join forces 01-Mar-2010
- Educating visitors 01-Mar-2010
- Is ‘baby brain’ all in the mind? 01-Mar-2010
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