The latest Little Women is being released at the movies in Australia on 1 Jan. It's reminded me just how good books turned into kids' movies are at inspiring non-readers to pick up a book. Seeing the movie first can make reading so much easier and more accessible for...
Recently, I was searching for something to watch on Netflix and came across The Otherhood about three mothers who met in the school playground many years ago who get together to try to reconnect with their adult sons It's a nice feel good, happy/sad movie (well I...
Like many people in their 40s I love returning to the era of my teenage years, enjoying 80s movies, music and TV shows. I grew up in NYC and live in Australia, but nothing can take me back in time and place like returning to my favourite 80s movies. My...
“When you get that diagnosis, it’s like a kick in the guts." This is one of the opening lines in DAD film, a documentary by Autism Awareness Australia. It's based on the lives of 12 Aussie dads, all of whom have a child on the spectrum. After my child was diagnosed,...
I know, I know, we're probably all getting enough screen time without binge-watching Netflix with the kids. But hear me out - a shared show is very bonding. Think of all the points of reference we have with our peers because we all watched the same shows growing up....
Max and I had another mate night tonight, heading out to see teen flick Love, Simon. I'll admit that after our recent Ladybird sex scene challenge , there may have been some slight trepidation about seeing a movie about a gay teen coming out during high school with my...
I went and saw Ladybird at the movies with my son. "Don't call it a date night," he shrieked when I called it a date night for the 47th time. "But it's a lovely night out with my favourite son," I told my only son. "You can call it a mate night," he answered...
Pip Lincolne is a top-notch human who has recently released a new book. When Life Is Not Peachy is a gentle guide for navigating loss, grief or other sad times - like right now, for instance? With thoughtful advice on dealing with friends and family; healthy tips for...
We've all been thrown well and truly in the deep end right now. How are we supposed to support learning from home when we are, in fact, working from home ourselves? We've been doing it for a few days now and day one I. was. done. So done. But I can't be done. And you...
This vegie ricotta muffins recipe is from the new book The Feel-Good Family Food Plan is fantastic to have on hand. Make a double batch and freeze them for complete convenience. The book is jam-packed full of everything you need to feed your family well, from one of...
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