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Expert Review: S-26 Alula Original Toddler

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Expert Review: S-26 Alula Original Toddler

Our Parenting and Reviews Editor has more than just 20 years’ experience up her sleeve – she has a fussy toddler to contend with, too!

How to Entertain your Child these School Holidays

How to Entertain your Child these School Holidays

Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays is no mean feat. The children might be in holiday mode, but unless planning and recreational pursuits are in place, school holidays can mean increased pressure and workload for parents.

VTech First Steps Baby Walker review: A Toddler Tells

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VTech First Steps Baby Walker review: A Toddler Tells

They call him Baby Boss for good reason – this 13-month-old toddler means business, especially when it comes to reviewing toys.

Expert Review: LeapBuilders Elephant Adventures

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Expert Review: LeapBuilders Elephant Adventures

Let’s build! Let’s create! Let’s learn! This little elephant has a big bag of peanuts…. err, tricks up his trunk, as Practical Parenting Reviews Editor, Franki Hobson, and her toddler, Louis, discovered.

The benefits of being a third child

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The benefits of being a third child

They're the cutest, very creative and get away with anything!

Bunnings and Kmart join forces to create best kid's toy ever

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Bunnings and Kmart join forces to create best kid's toy ever

As if we didn't need another reason to love them both.

Kmart fans in a frenzy as pie maker sells out in store and online

Kmart fans in a frenzy as pie maker sells out in store and online

Shoppers aren't happy.

Shocking name stereotypes from 1986 baby book will stun you

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Shocking name stereotypes from 1986 baby book will stun you

Seriously ridiculous.

Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

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Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

An expert weighs in.

First picture: Kim and Khloe pose with their daughters

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First picture: Kim and Khloe pose with their daughters

How sweet!

Big W announce their annual Toy Mania sale

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Big W announce their annual Toy Mania sale

It's biggest yet!

Aldi launches it's biggest wooden toy sale in June

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Aldi launches it's biggest wooden toy sale in June

Another Aldi bargain!

Kmart unveils it’s amazing new toy range

Kmart unveils it’s amazing new toy range

Excuse us, we have somewhere important to be...

New mother pens a list of RULES for house guests arriving to see the baby

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New mother pens a list of RULES for house guests arriving to see the baby

Including washing their hands and helping with chores.

How savvy parents are recycling Kmart birthday supplies

How savvy parents are recycling Kmart birthday supplies

And making hundreds of dollars by renting them to other families!

'The most beautiful Carpool Karaoke' of children with Down Syndrome is going viral

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'The most beautiful Carpool Karaoke' of children with Down Syndrome is going viral

It brought James Corden to tears.

REVEALED: The best airlines for travelling with kids

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REVEALED: The best airlines for travelling with kids

A study confirms.

Kmart mum creates slumber party of the year

Kmart mum creates slumber party of the year

The dreamiest sleepover.

Couple spend $5k building cubby ‘palace’ for 4-year-old

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Couple spend $5k building cubby ‘palace’ for 4-year-old

The seriously impressive abode comes with a chandelier, grand piano and built-in TV

Mother shares a snap of her son's new personalised pencil case

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Mother shares a snap of her son's new personalised pencil case

But, can you spot the mistake?