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Shared park bag with drink bottles, snacks and separate clothing bundles for a toddler and an older child.
Parks, Playgrounds & Beaches

What to Pack for a Park Morning With a Toddler and a School-Aged Kid

Two children at different stages need different backups, but they can share…

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Dovelyne editorial team
Family day bag and shoes ready by the front door, with a quiet living room beyond.
Day Trips & Camping

Planning a day trip around nap or rest times

Build a family day trip around the rest window you already use.…

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Dovelyne editorial team
Picnic rug and tote packed with jumpers, drink bottles and food containers near a blank outdoor cinema screen.
Free Things to Do

What to pack for a free outdoor movie night

A free screening still needs a little preparation. Choose seating you can…

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Dovelyne editorial team
Compact outing bag with spare clothing, a drink bottle and a book beside a rain jacket.
Rainy Day & Weekend Activities

Packing a rainy-day bag for a last-minute indoor outing

A last-minute indoor outing needs a small bag that covers the journey,…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A packed child's backpack, drink bottle and sun hat on a kitchen bench beside a folded page and a phone, with a wall calendar blurred in the background.
School Holidays

What to check before booking a school holiday program

Before paying for a school holiday program, check who runs it, whether…

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Dovelyne editorial team
An open notebook and pen on a kitchen bench beside a folded school notice, with a school hat and drink bottle in the background.
Cost of Raising Kids

Keeping a running list of what a school term costs

Nobody misses the big January shop. It is the twenty small requests…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A phone photographing a paper receipt on a kitchen bench beside an appliance box.
Budget Picks

Keeping receipts and warranty details for household purchases

A receipt is the easiest proof of purchase but not the only…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A blank ruled notebook open on a kitchen table with a pen, a mug of tea and a stack of face-down envelopes.
Cost of Raising Kids

What a school-age child costs across a year

The published national averages are almost useless for planning, because the range…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A wall calendar with several weeks blocked in different colours and one week left blank, beside a closed laptop.
School Holidays

Working parents and the holiday care gap

Australian school holidays run roughly twelve weeks a year and annual leave…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A school uniform laid out on a bed beside a packed school bag and a pair of school shoes.
School Holidays

Getting back into the school routine after the break

The reset works better started a week early and in small increments.…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A sprinkler running on dry grass in a backyard with a half-finished cardboard project on a shaded verandah.
School Holidays

Christmas holidays: six weeks is a long time

The Australian summer break has three distinct phases and most households plan…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A library children's area with low shelving and cushions on the floor, with greenery visible through large windows.
Brisbane With Kids

Brisbane school holiday activities

Brisbane holiday programs book out before most families hear about them. Where…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A storage box on a wardrobe shelf holding folded children's winter clothing with plain tags still attached.
Saving Money & Shopping Smarter

Buying kids gear at the right time of year

The Australian retail calendar repeats every year. Buying against it costs nothing…

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Dovelyne editorial team
A brown paper wrapped gift and a blank notepad on a kitchen bench in bright summer light, with a fan behind.
Saving Money & Shopping Smarter

Christmas without the January hangover

What January feels like is decided back in October rather than in…

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Dovelyne editorial team