Tales and trails in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Looking for a low-cost day blended with a little sneaky literacy? Pack a picnic rug and your library card for a scenic Hinterland trip your toddler will love. When planning a day trip with young children, a library might not be the first venue that comes to mind. Yet...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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Play Away on Carnival: Why a Cruise Holiday Is the Smartest Family Getaway You’ll Book This Year

If you've ever priced up a family holiday, you know the drill. The flights are one line item. Accommodation is another. Then there are meals for four (or five, or six) three times a day, plus whatever activities you've promised the kids to keep the peace. By the time...
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What is the most romantic travel destination?

Looking for somewhere to fall in love – or fall in love with – or the perfect place to propose to your partner? There’s no one romantic destination, although some, like Paris, deserve designations like ‘City of Love’. How the location relates to you and your partner...
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Simple ways to reconnect with your kids

Sometimes we get out of sync with our kids. Here are some great tips for bridging that gap and simple ways to reconnect with your kids.   I love those times when things just work. You are playing together, you have your moment, and you truly connect. But for me,...
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5 parenting quotes for raising an everyday hero

Here are five quotes from some of history’s own heroes that may inspire your kids to make today count and be their own everyday hero.   Is ‘Be a hero’ on your to-do list? That all depends on our definition of a hero. Generally, ‘hero’ is a label we give to people...
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