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Holidays can crank up kilos for Aussie kids

With summer holidays only weeks away, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

School Holiday Activity Guide

School Holiday activities in the Canberra region.

Canberra mum wins Good Sports award for Water Wombats

Water Wombats is helping Canberra’s children with additional needs, anxiety, and those who just need a helping hand, to be safe around water.

COVID-19 vaccines approved for Australian children aged 5 to 11

Children aged between five and 11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19 from January following approval from Australia's immunisation advisory body.

Kids on their screens more than ever, could lead to diseases

Australian adolescents are spending more time than ever on screens, increasing the likelihood their sedentary lifestyle will lead to chronic diseases.

Fruit and vegetables linked to children’s mental health

Eating fruit and vegetables is linked with being good for children's mental health, new research suggests.

Local scarecrow competition brings community together

Another community event has fallen victim to COVID-19 restrictions but the Weston Creek Community Council (WCCC) have refused to let lockdown dampen their spirits. The council’s infamous yearly Father’s Day Scarecrow Competition has...

WIN! Code Camp school holiday workshop

You have the chance to win your child a Code Camp school holiday workshop of their choosing in the ACT, up to the value of $500

The Y’s Space Squad camps reschedule lift-off

Having run since 2016, the Y Canberra’s Space Squad camp program provides a unique opportunity for young people to explore all things space.

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful.

Wintervention to kick off in the city tonight

Winter has well and truly settled in and has long been regarded as a time where Canberra quietens down for the cooler months. A number of events have changed that perception in recent...

Sauce sales raise $14,000 to help sick kids in Canberra

Coles supermarket customers have raised nearly $14,000 in just two weeks for the Canberra Hospital Foundation, helping to bring kids back from hospital sooner. Believing that kids belong at home and hoping to...

3 fun Mother’s Day crafts the kids can make for Mum

Not sure what to get your loved one for Mother’s Day? Try these three activities from Zoe Gilpin (@thediydecorator) with the kids to give Mum an extra special gift. DIY Rope Plant Pots What...

Fun Mother’s Day DIY Flower Guide

Want to get Mum a gift she will keep forever? Interior stylist and DIY queen, Hayley Little (@mumlittleloves), has the answer with her DIY step by step guide on how to create...

Lunchbox love: two back-to-school recipes to try

Make the return to school a little more bearable with these back-to-school recipes.

Get egg-cited for Easter with crafting projects

Easter is just a hop away so why not entertain the kids with some Easter themed projects? Pull out your bunny ears and try these two fun activities to get in some...

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