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Easter craft: marbled eggsThis Easter craft is easy to do and makes a great gift for non-choccie eaters and craft-lovers alike!

Easter craft: patterned eggsMake some pretty patterned eggs this Easter!

Dog trained to clean the houseHands up if you would like one of these? On command this adorable golden retriever will pick up after the family, searching each room for items that have been misplaced or left lying around

Easiest kite ever (template and instructions)Made from a single sheet of paper, this breeze of a kite is all a kid needs to catch spring winds.

Baby's motorboat impressionWatch this adorable baby copy his father's motorboat impression.

Spanking leads to aggressive childrenA leading paediatrician has recently called for the banning of smacking children and now a Canadian study backs up his claims - finding that slapping kids may have long-term, harmful effects on their development.

Pregnancy in women over 50 'safe'If you're one of the many women hearing their body clock ticking, you may be heartened to hear that women can still become pregnant well into their 50s - and give birth to healthy children

School holidays on a budgetThere are plenty of things that can help keep your kids entertained and they don't have to cost you a cent.

Parenting: Chinese 'tiger' mother should be tamedBestselling author Amy Chua describes the Chinese view of parenting as being a 'tiger mother', in which parents are expected to push their children to excel at all costs, including their happiness. While the perception of academia among Asian students is indeed that of a tough and strict home life,...

Weigh children more to stop obesityRegularly weighing your child is the best way to identify obesity, as it's no longer possible to identify whether a child is overweight simply by looking at them, says a leading obesity expert.

How to travel hassle-free with kidsFamily holidays can be fantastic. Sun and surf, exotic locations, theme parks and resorts or just camping by a tranquil river with an Esky and a fishing rod. It's a way to get out of the city, show the kids a great time and put your feet up with a glass of wine while watching the sun set.

Product review: Volvo V60 T6 AWDFor Michael and Mignon of NSW, when twins Elton and Sabine increased their family size to five, joining three-year-old sister Ruby, they were keen to see if the Volvo V60 would be able to accommodate a family weekend away.

The computer, a child's ultimate toyTake a look at this clip from 1984 from an episode of Sesame Street of a teacher asking a group of primary school children to explain what a computer is. Compare a one-year-old toddler playing games on an iPad.

IQ can improve during teen yearsThere is good news for parents of early teens who have a low IQ. New research has shown that intellectual capacity can increase up to 20 points during the teenage years.

Is your child safe online?In the last decade or so, a new threat has emerged that's a little harder to control than making sure the kids aren't sticking forks in the toaster or are looking both ways before they cross the street - the internet.

Cut costs: borrow nappies from the libraryWith some families spending up to $2000 a year on disposable nappies, a Nappy Library being offered by a Sydney local council may just be the ticket to save you money and the environment.

US city bans sugar drinksBoston mayor urges youth to make the connection between sugary drinks and obsity.

How long do you leave your kids alone?Does Dad never seem to have enough time with the kids? Here are our great tips for time-poor but conscientious fathers.

Seven ways to be a great dadDoes Dad never seem to have enough time with the kids? Here are our great tips for time-poor but conscientious fathers.

Hands-on dads have smart kidsFathers who are actively engaged in raising their kids can help make them smarter and better behaved, new Canadian research has found.