Category: Lifestyle

I am always in awe of people who have a knack for presenting and combining produce to make it beautiful and enticing. Unfortunately, like many others, I never quite managed to get the artistry and selection quite right. All is not lost, as some talented local businesses around Melbourne offer stunning grazing boxes and platters. […]

Creative play is such an important part of childhood and child development. Art and creativity teach kids how to problem-solve and express and cope with their feelings. Whether it’s finger painting or more advanced techniques, there are many different ways to discover art with these kids art classes in Melbourne. Advertisement RELATED: 13 places kids can see […]

Are you ready to unleash your inner ninja at the ultimate indoor obstacle course? Ninja Parc in Bayswater Melbourne offer obstacles to tackle like the ninjas on Australian Ninja Warrior. Kids can climb the warped wall, navigate through the pole maze and horizontal tables. Advertisement Image: Ninja Parc, Bayswater, Melbourne Reports by Sport Australia relay that only 19% of Aussie kids […]

Are you searching for the best places to swim with kids in Melbourne? From indoor aquatic centres to outdoor splash zones, Melbourne offers a wide range of family-friendly swimming pools that help keep kids active, healthy, and engaged. These kid-friendly swimming pools are designed with fun in mind. Many include water slides, splash play areas, […]

Whether you are an experienced or beginner skater, skateboarding is a great way for kids to learn precision, coordination, and patience. With any sport there is always the risk of injuries, it’s important to always wear a helmet, wrist guards and pads. New skaters should be encouraged to learn proper skating technique through lessons and […]

Melbourne is well-known around the world for its edgy street art. There’s plenty of conversations as to how street art became so popular in Melbourne. In 1984 influential artist Keith Haring visited Melbourne and painted his iconic mural in Collingwood, bringing street art to the attention of Melburnians. Since then it has evolved with designated […]

Charlie’s Tales: The Sprites and the Heart Flower is a new children’s book from Pretty Foundation, a leading Australian not-for-profit focused on the prevention of negative body image issues in girls aged two to six years setting a strong foundation. Developed in collaboration with three of Australia’s peak sporting codes Athletics Australia, Basketball Australia and Gymnastics Australia, Charlie’s Tales is […]

I’ve always loved spending time in the garden with my boys. It’s incredible to see nature through their eyes – they’re so inquisitive and show appreciation for things that many of us including myself can find tedious. It’s so important that kids connect with nature and get their hands dirty. You don’t need a big […]

Melbourne is known as the cultural hub of Australia with unique music, art, laneways and cultural festivals, it’s a city full of surprises. If you’re exploring Melbourne with kids, there are plenty of free activities to keep them engaged. Here are my top 15 FREE kids activities in Melbourne: Advertisement Image: NGV – KAWS: Companionship […]

The magic of Harry Potter is flying into homes around the world with the help of Harry Potter At Home. Launched by J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners – Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic in the aim to help kids during this time of isolation.  Advertisement Harry Potter At Home Harry Potter […]

In this time of isolation, it’s so important to keep moving and stay active for your wellbeing. With social distancing rules in place, most families are looking for online exercise classes they can join from the comfort of their home. There’s a huge variety of free online classes to choose from including kids workouts, mind-body […]

For many families around the world, this Easter will be a little different from previous years. If you’re looking for fun and creative ways to spend Easter at home there are loads of indoor Easter ideas for kids. Advertisement Macca the Alpaca & Celeste The Giraffe loves to laugh Easter Activities Matt Cosgrove illustrator and […]