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One minute your little one’s happy with whatever you pick. The next, they’re four-going-on-fourteen with very strong opinions about colours, cushions, animals, and exactly what absolutely is NOT allowed anywhere near their bed. Sound familiar? Thankfully, the team at Sheridan gets it, and their newly relaunched Kids bedding range proves it. Your kid’s bedroom becomes the first real place they can express who they are. And the good news?

Let’s be real. When Australia’s new social media age restrictions came through, most of us felt a bit of relief. Less screen time, less scrolling at midnight, fewer fights about TikTok. That all sounds… good? But it’s not quite that simple. Especially if your child is neurodivergent. According to registered psychologist Françoise Nicoloff, the conversation around this ban is missing something important. “Like every technology, social media has two sides,” she explains.

There are plenty of things nobody warns you about before becoming a parent. Like how leaving the house with a newborn can somehow require more preparation than an overseas holiday, or how quickly your car boot becomes a real-life game of Tetris. Thankfully, the new Babybee Alto Premium Single Pram is here to change the game, and we’re here for it, packing some seriously clever ideas into one sleek set of wheels. Source: Supplied Even better?

If you’ve been meaning to get your family to the Royal Adelaide Show but life has gotten in the way, this is your sign. Gates are about to open, and honestly, the 2026 lineup is the kind of chaotic fun that makes for the best family memories (and the best stories later). This iconic event has been entertaining South Aussies since 1839, making this year the 187th year of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RAHS).

Adulting’s got this terrible habit of creating jobs you definitely never signed up for. There’s always something begging to be cleaned, fixed, organised, washed or dragged out of the shed. Throw kids, pets, work and actual life into the mix? Your weekend doesn’t disappear. It dies. But here’s the thing: there are products out there that genuinely take the grunt work out of keeping a home running. Not gimmicks. Not things that sit unused after three goes.

Nobody budgets for the week where the dentist finds a cavity, the school eye test flags something, and the physio wants to see your kid twice more before netball starts. These family health bills feel like they come out of nowhere. But here’s the thing: they’re not random. Once you can predict your family health bills, you can compare cover to actually pay less. Individually, none of those bills is shocking. The pile-up is what gets you.

Skip the screens. It’s time for board games. If you’re searching for the best board games for Australian families that actually get everyone off their devices and around the table, you’ve come to the right place. No phones, no tablets, no Netflix in the background. Just your family, laughing at something ridiculous, arguing over who gets to go first, and actually talking to each other. Board games aren’t just about entertainment (though they’re great at that).

Grab your PAW Patrol-loving posse and prepare for a ROAR-some good time as PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE stomps into Australian cinemas on September 10! This time, Chase, Skye, Marshall and the gang are swapping Adventure Bay for a mysterious island packed with dinosaurs, dino-sized rescues and one seriously big adventure. And what better way to celebrate than with FREE movie tickets?

It’s 3am. Baby is screaming. You’ve tried the bottle you were so sure would work, the one with the five star reviews and the “recommended by mums everywhere” sticker, and baby is having absolutely none of it. If that scene feels a little too familiar, the Tommee Tippee Perfect Latch Kit was made with exactly this moment in mind.

Home networks have never been more connected or more targeted. With laptops, phones, smart TVs, and tablets all sharing a single Wi-Fi connection, the security of your household’s digital life depends on more than just a strong password. A free VPN for PC combined with several other practical layers of protection can make a real difference in keeping your family safer online, whether someone’s working from home, children are doing schoolwork, or everyone’s browsing and shopping.