Get ready to sleigh your shopping! Our Christmas gift list is here to make things a ho-ho-whole lot easier! Nowdays the options seems endless, but choosing the perfect gift can seem perilous. But fear not! The PakMag Gift list has the best & newest in the one place. Gifts For Kids Peter Alexander Onesie  for $49 Looking for the perfect gift for someone with a bub? A onesie is not just cute, but it’s also incredibly practical. Soft, comfortable, and easy to put on, it’s a must-have for every little one, plus Christmas time always brings the most adorable designs ..read more

To sustain longevity, you have to evolve.    For nearly 16 years, PakMag has been a staple in our community for families and businesses and has helped them to connect, learn and grow.    We have printed over 420 editions and over 4 million copies and never missed a deadline. I’m not aware of any other privately owned magazine publisher in Australia that has delivered such impressive numbers. This makes me feel incredibly proud to have achieved this.   The thing is, I started this parenting magazine even though I was a D-grade English student, didn’t have a journalis ..read more

Raising kids is one of the biggest roller coasters you will ever go on in your life. Filled with thrills, twists, turns, being pooed on and spewed on – it’s full-on, 24/7 and one of the biggest, most important jobs in the whole wide world. From the time our offspring are conceived, our job as parents is to create the best environment we can provide for them to grow emotionally, physically, mentally, energetically and spiritually. No big deal. There are only like 10,000 things we need to teach them before they leave home!  Here are 9 things that I believe you should teach your children ..read more

Do your kids spend a lot of time looking at screens? Perhaps they need more green time and less screen time, and getting them excited about taking care of their own garden is a great start. Ok, we hear you – you don’t think you will be able to get the kids excited about getting their hands dirty… Costa Georgiadis and Junior Landcare strive to encourage kids to get outside and explore their backyard, so we reached out to Costa and he had some great tips to share.   Gardening is a great way to engage kids in nature play and help them to understand the natural world that surroun ..read more

Are you struggling to get your teen to be motivated, and are sick of feeling like you constantly have to nag and micromanage them to get anything done? The secret to motivating teens is to fuel their inner motivation by supporting and helping them in the development of self-discipline, and to help them to see the meaning and value behind what it is they are doing. The stereotypical view of modern teenagers is that they are lazy kids who just want to sleep in, play computer games, surf the net and hangout with their friends. The portrayal of the lazy teenager has become so commonplace ..read more

Raising a family in a tropical climate can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Living in the tropics is very different to living in other regions in Australia as our climate presents some unique challenges. With the right preparation and care, you can ensure your family has a safe and enjoyable life in the tropics. Here are five things parents in NQ need to know. Keep Your Family Sunsafe and Cool The sun can be particularly harsh in the tropics. To protect your children from the sun, seek shade when possible and dress them in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing made from natu ..read more

Change often brings out the best and worst in us. Many of us welcome change, just as long as nothing is altered or different from before! The thing is, every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. And endings can be really hard.  Sometimes we feel in our soul that things need to change, however, we stay in situations just because it’s comfortable. We ignore that inner voice that is telling us something isn’t right. The biggest mistake we can make is ignoring our inner voice. Often this voice is encouraging us to take up something greater – It knows your potential. As ..read more

Welcome to the Baby Boot Camp Survival Guide! Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, you likely know that welcoming a baby into the family can be both exciting and overwhelming. This guide will help you survive and thrive during your baby’s first year. 1. Preparing for Your Baby’s Arrival The first step to surviving baby boot camp is preparing for your baby’s arrival. This means creating a safe and comfortable environment, stocking up on all the necessary supplies, and learning all you can about caring for a newborn. Baby proofing your home – is essential to ensure your ba ..read more

Everyone has a different opinion on when girls turn into young women and then evolve into adults. Especially in western society, the moment when children shift from girlhood to womanhood can be highly opinionated as there isn’t a specific ritual or process that everyone agrees on. Is it when they have their first period? Is it when they get their driver’s license or move out of home? One thing that remains as consistent as gravity, however, is puberty and the changes that come with it. What Exactly is Puberty?  Puberty is commonly defined by the phase when a child’s body starts to ..read more

To sustain longevity, you have to evolve.    For nearly 16 years, PakMag has been a staple in our community for families and businesses and has helped them to connect, learn and grow.    We have printed over 420 editions and over 4 million copies and never missed a deadline. I’m not aware of any other privately owned magazine publisher in Australia that has delivered such impressive numbers. This makes me feel incredibly proud to have achieved this.   The thing is, I started this parenting magazine even though I was a D-grade English student, didn’t have a journalis ..read more