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Encountering new experiences can be daunting for kids, but chatting about them can help. Davina Bells talks about her latest book, What To Do When You're Not Sure What To Do, and how words can ease anxieties.

Stylist, creative and mother, Yvonne Deitch, chats about what makes a home and how she draws inspiration from her childhood in East Germany.

Need a nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, vegan recipe that still tastes great? We've got you covered. This one is super yummy and it's also no-bake. You're welcome. :)

This is a modern twist on the classic childhood treat of the 80s and 90s: the chocolate crackle. Best enjoyed while reminiscing about childhood birthday parties and life without the internet.

If you ask us, there isn't enough purple food in the world. So, we've created this blueberry, cashew and coconut slice to help fill the void (or at least the void in your tummy). Give it a whirl? It's purple-icious.

Sometimes baking can be a bit of a bother, especially if the weather is hot. Try this no-bake lemon and coconut slice next time you want a sweet treat without the heat.

Aseel talks about growing up in Palestine, raising a child in Australia, how food can be a form of resistance and the healing powers of music.

We chat with Jordi about being an unconventionally creative kid, finding her place in the world as an artist, owning an art gallery and flying by the seat of her pants as a parent.

Nat Woods chats about raising twin boys, creating a co-working office full of creatives, and making a living from writing.

Tegan chats about connecting with her Aboriginal culture through weaving, passing on her heritage to her children and finding support for her people's craft.

Byron Bay local, Nat McComas, has been taking photos since high school and her latest shoot for Nature Baby took her right back to her childhood.

Kids listen to everything we say and preschool teachers are re-told every word! New Zealand writer Anisa MacLean spills the beans on life teaching toddlers and why Chuck Taylors shouldn't be worn.

Embrace some old school creativity and get a little hands-on next story time. Shadow puppets are a great way to shake up your bedtime routine or just encourage some creative play. How many of these animals can you recreate?

We chat with textile artist Cat Rabbit about the inspiration for her sets and characters, and she gives us her fave gluten and dairy free chocolate speckle cookie recipe.

The invisible load is the unseen burden we carry in our minds and in our bodies. If we're not careful, it contributes to all sorts of health problems. Dr Libby Weaver chats about how we can take better care of ourselves, and why women often carry the biggest loads.

Homemade ice blocks should be the cornerstone of childhood summer memories, and this recipe is one of the best. Made with plain yoghurt and fresh fruit, they're good enough to eat at any time of day.

Growing up in Russia amongst a culture of DIYers provided Helga Stentzel with a rare gift. She can see the beauty in everyday objects and believes boredom is crucial for her creativity.

For one Berlin-based family, the pandemic provided the setting for new ideas to be born. The result is MiNiMONO, a playful furniture brand that uses 100% recycled materials. We chat with the founders Dirk and Julieta about building a sustainable family brand.

There are some moments in human history that are just too weird to explain. Fads like hula hoops, fidget spinners, and the quirkiest of them all: Pet Rocks.

Always a crowd-pleaser, this herbed quinoa salad is packed full of fresh flavours. We love eating it on its own for lunch or dinner, or as a side with grilled fish or meat (we reckon a side-serve of halloumi would also be amazing!).

This is one of our fave pancake recipes ever. They're packed full of fibre and good stuff, but also taste amazing. Give them a whirl next time you're on weekend breakfast duty.

Combining sensory play with bathtime, our rainbow bath bubbles will have kids begging to get in the tub.  Use ready-made food colouring or make your own using foods like turmeric and beetroot, the experimentation is half the fun.

Next time you're sitting around a campfire or even a backyard fire pit, give homemade damper a try. It's fun to make and practically full proof. Top with butter and golden syrup for even sweeter childhood memories.

This recipe is perfect for people who want to fill their homes with the smell of freshly baked bread but don't have the time or patience for sourdough.  Soda bread takes less than an hour to make, which we reckon is pretty great (and I bet our constantly hungry kiddos do too!)....