Review: WICKED – The 10th Anniversary Tour

Don’t judge me, but I never liked The Wizard of Oz as a kid. The storm, the munchkins, the witches, they all frightened me. I refused to watch the film again until about a year ago, and it still made me feel … uncomfortable. So I was a little apprehensive going along to the opening […]

Review: Angelina Ballerina The Mousical

Brisbane was in a twirl of delight these holidays when our favourite prima ballerina pirouetted into QPAC’s The Lyric Theatre. Angelina Ballerina, The Mousical assembléd a lively stage performance based on the popular television series with a clever crossover into a theatrical setting. Angelina and friends had been invited to appear live on a special […]

Q&A: Shelley Craft on baby brain, funny videos and advice for new mums

We’ve all learned a lot from watching TV host Shelley Craft. Over the course of her career Shelley has shown us great places to travel to, how to deal with an annoying puppet and why we should always have a camera ready when children swing bats and old women jump on trampolines. More recently she’s […]

Q&A: Stevie from Hi-5 on his NIDA training, knitted sheep and being wise

As parents we all know that entertaining small children isn’t easy. They don’t have a long attention span and they don’t mind telling you if you’re a bit crap. I guess that’s why we all have the greatest of respect for those people who entertain children for a living. It’s a tough job and somehow […]

Q&A: James Rees on puppets, naughty mums and being Jimmy Giggle

Anyone with a small child knows that Jimmy Giggle is a fun-loving guy. And as it turns out, his alter ego James Rees is pretty cool too. He’s also got some awesome news – he’s about to be a dad! Here we chat to him about becoming a father, working with puppets and how his […]

Q&A: Miguel Maestre on food, family and fussy eaters

We know Miguel Maestre as a chef – the king of Spanish cuisine. We also know him a TV host – one of the stars of The Living Room. But to one little girl he is a dad – king and star rolled into one! Here we chat to Miguel about food, family, fussy eaters […]

Q&A: Mister Maker (aka Phil Gallagher) on sharp scissors, mess and cricket!

So it turns out that Mister Maker isn’t his real name! The man with the crooked vest and the ability to make awesome craft in under a minute is actually called Phil Gallagher. He loves his job and he’s a big fan of cricket. He’s also quite used to being recognised in public and finding […]

Q&A: Commando Steve on keeping fit with kids and being a dad

We’ve all seen the tough side of Commando Steve. He’s the one behind the dark sunnies using his military training to motivate contestants on The Biggest Loser Australia. But there’s a softer side to Commando Steve as well. He’s a dad and he knows full well the benefit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Commando […]

Q&A: Annabel Karmel on fussy eaters, starting solids and playing the harp

Annabel Karmel is probably on your bookcase. Not literally of course, but there’s a good chance that one of her many books has made its way into your home. Since her first book was published more than 20 years ago Annabel Karmel has become a household name, a leading figure in the world of children’s […]

News: Hemsworth boys’ childhood pic. Car seat safety. DVDs for sick kids

What is making headlines in the world of parenting this week? Who are the two gorgeous Aussie actors sharing their childhood photos? How do you know if your carseat is putting your child at risk? What new car seat system can now be manufactured in Australia? And how can you donate to sick children while […]