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EDITOR'S LETTER
The conundrum - to snack or not to snack - has been a bit of a preoccupation for me as my pregnancy progresses, to say the least. I've been caught red-handed more than once dipping into the snacks we called into the office to photograph for Susie Burrell's story about the healthiest snack options for kids. The best thing about them is that they're straight off the shelf. Let's face it, even if you love to bake (actually, I live to bake) sometimes you need to take a few short cuts.
Of course, none of the snacks compare to the homemade muesli bars by our allergy-free food guru Rowie Dillon. They may look super healthy (and they are), but they are delicious too.
If your kids are feeling a little apprehensive about the start of the new school year, then packing them a super-cute bento box for lunch should get them excited about putting on their school uniform again.
And to help quell any anxiety you may be feeling about seeing your baby walk through the gate, Learning Curves by writer and mother of four Sophie Moeller is full of simple yet sage advice about how to help your child thrive at school. She is also married to school principal John Stewart, co-author with Dr John Irvine of Thriving at School, so she is well qualified to write this piece. And Read Me had some great tips on how to cultivate a life-long love of books in your child.
Till then,
Jody Scott, Editor
HERE'S A SNAPSHOT OF OUR NEW ISSUE�
Day in the life
Hinarera Lambert talks about the choice she made to home-school her four children and why she wouldn't have it any other way.
Inspiring mum
Michelle Vogrinec created a cream for her baby's eczema that is now sold worldwide.
10 tips - Mind your manners
Narelle Muller offers some effective ways to teach your children good manners.
YOUR FAMILY
Big love
In a time when one or two kids is the norm, those brave souls who take on big broods are fascinating for the rest of us. Felicity Loughrey looks at why we can't get enough of big families.
Fast moves
If you're a mum that always seems to be running late, Bianca Martin reveals her secrets on how to get your family out of the house in a hurry.
DEVELOPMENT
Read me
help your child develop a life-long love of books and you'll improve their vocabulary and social skills.
FASHION
Fashion school
Let your little fashionistas learn the basics with our fashion 101 - how to mix and match separates for individual flair.
NUTRITION
Bentos to go
Lunchboxes are so last year - send kids to school with a bento box full of good foods from around the globe.
To snack or not to snack
Growing children need to snack but it can be hard to find snack food that is also a good nutritional choice.
PREGNANCY & BABY
Beat the bugs
Prepare yourself for pregnancy by ensuring your immunisations are up to date.
Dad's checklist
When it comes to preparing for a birth, what should be on dad's to-do list?
HEALTH
Natural health
Naturopath Nicholas Smith tells how to protect yourself against the summer rays by eating these skin-repairing wonder foods
Stay focused
Like most adults, it's possible your child needs to have an eye test more often.
Fit kids
Our new columnist, personal fitness instructor Damien Kelly, tells us how to get your kids up and active.
ALSO IN OUR FEBRUARY/MARCH ISSUE�
. More shopping pages than ever before... great new products for mums, bubs, toddlers and kids...
� The latest books reviewed for mums, dads and bubs.
� Fun-to-do craft project - Back to school library bags that everyone will enjoy.
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