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Chores Lead to Success, Later in Life (even if teens don’t love them!)

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By: Collett Smart

a comic strip of a mother and daughter at a sink. The mum asks her daughter, why didnt you wash this pan? The daughter responds, that pan wasn't part of the official dinner dishes! Mum says, listen, when i ask you to do the dishes after dinner, that means every dish in the sink, not just the ones for dinner AND it also means cleaning the counter and making the kitchen look tidy! The daughter groans.

Has the artist of Hedger Humour been peeping in my windows? We often wonder about the benefits of chores, and whether the sighing, dodging and procrastination are worth the effort (and that’s just the parents I am talking about! 😉) Read more

Macquarie Dictionary Wants You to Choose the Word that Defines the Past Decade

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By: Amy Cheng

New words, like any kind of fashion, take off in our society for various reasons, a linguist has said. Read more

What “Not” to Do When You Make a Mistake

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By: Sabrina Peters

Since the beginning of time human beings have been stumbling their way through life. Making mistakes and missing the mark. The truth is, God doesn’t expect you or I to be perfect, but He does give us a free will to turn to Him or away when we fall short. Read more

Cherry Cobbler

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By: Susan Joy

This perfectly healthy dessert is packed with so much flavour. The filling has a delicious cherry-almond flavour then baked with an easy scone topping made from almond meal, coconut flour and arrowroot. Read more

2020 Year in Review

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By: McCrindle

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most unprecedented and challenging years of modern times. From the Australian bushfires to COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and the U.S election, it has been a tumultuous year of change. Here, we take a look at this iconic year in review. Read more

“We Had to Accept the Unacceptable” – Abdallah Family Mark First Anniversary of Children’s Deaths

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By: Zoe Victoria

A year on from the tragic car crash that killed three of their children, Danny and Leila Abdallah are urging others to embrace forgiveness as they mark the anniversary of the four children’s deaths. Read more

‘Bright Ones’ Teaches Kids a Better Way to Pursue the Creative Arts

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By: Laura Bennett

Our culture has a fascination with fame and success. Read more

Choc Chip Coconut Macaroons (Egg-Free)

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By: Susan Joy

These delicious egg-free coconut macaroons are made in minutes. I’ve flavoured them with dark chocolate pieces and organic almond extract. Read more

The Artist Spotlight With Mike Rathke

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By: Rhema 99.7

Mike Rathke might be a new name to Christian music, but he has an incredible story of coming from a rough childhood, to meeting Christ and having his life transformed and then stepping into ministry. Read more

Happy Families Podcast: Dealing With Fussy Eaters

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By: Dr Justin Coulson

Sometimes kids just don’t like certain foods, or they want a sense of control over how and what foods get put on their plate. In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie discuss fussy eating.
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