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Kids who lie

Updated:July 14, 20215 Mins Read
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How schools are raising young people addicted to avoiding blame

By Adam Voigt

Practice makes perfect, or so they tell us. And so, it astounds and troubles me to my core that we continue to raise kids in homes and schools where the art of lying is something that’s practised so heavily that our children master it by the time that they reach adulthood.

Only the lawyers are the winners

As adults, we either make our dishonesty our one-wood and perhaps enter a political career – did I just say that? – or we look to outsource our mistruths to the telling of a professional articulator of our own carefully painted version of events when we find ourselves in a pickle. We call these people lawyers.

As they also say when two good people come together in court to sort a matter of conflict that could be done through a little bit of empathy, some civil discourse and perhaps a cup of tea – only the lawyers are the winners.

But perhaps, you’ve found yourself describing your own child as a “bush lawyer” on occasion as you asked her/him to explain who drew with texta on the lounge room wall.

Perhaps you’ve even been gobsmacked at the elaborate tale even the youngest child can pull together at a moment’s notice to absolve themselves of responsibility. My sister did it, an alien did it, my hand slipped, it was a ghost or perhaps the classic “I don’t know. I was playing in my room.”

It just isn’t useful to deploy systems in our homes and schools whereby kids actively resist our attempts to help them solve problems.

And this is exactly what we compel them to do when we force them into mitigating the risk of a potential negative outcome upon themselves, such as a detention, a grounding, a stern lecture or a school suspension.

Learning to be better liars

Further, not only do we actively encourage lying in these circumstances, but we foster a sophistication in untruthfulness that is almost impossible to compete with.

When kids learn that their bare-faced lies are more palatable to the adult in the room, they learn also to add some window dressing to the lies to improve their impact. By now, we’ve begun to encourage the very proficiency of denial, exaggeration, obfuscation, minimisation, lies by omission and distraction into drama that makes social problem solving close to impossible.

Our kids have immense creativity and raising them in systems where they get to apply it to skirt around responsibility isn’t something that most parents want to do. We just haven’t found a better way.

A teacher not a judge

But there is a better way. When our kids do the wrong thing, the feeling they get is shame. It’s not a nice feeling but, like all emotions, it has a purpose. Shame is the teacher. It teaches us when we’ve done the right thing and the wrong thing. It ignites our conscience and all parents want to raise kids with a conscience.

What we need to do is raise kids who see the sting of shame as a signal to act. We need them to have a moment where the self-talk is more akin to “Oops. I’ve messed up. I’d better fix that” as opposed to “Oops. I’ve messed up. How do I get out of this?”. This changes the role of parents and teachers fundamentally when wrongdoing occurs.

Instead of positioning yourself as a judge whose role it is to declare a penalty based on the brief of evidence available, choose to be a teacher of how to respond to screwing up. After all, our homes and schools are not judicial systems; they are systems of love and learning.

Get a gist of what’s happened, but instead of labouring the finer points of the story, move on to the harm that’s been caused and how we’re going to work together to fix or repair that.

The harm might be a scribble on a wall or the disappointment of a parent, but even our toddlers can actively do something about that to make it at least partially better. They can act.

In that act, they take responsibility. It’s much better that they practise that than it is to fabricate alternate realities of the past. And after that fact, we can thank or congratulate them, which both flips a negative quickly into a positive and allows your child to walk away from the shame.
And that’s a good thing.
No kid needs to carry shame around with them. Let it do its job as a teacher and then let our kids experience the world armed with its powerful life lessons.


Adam Voigt is a former successful School Principal and system leader who is now the Founder & CEO of Real Schools.

Adam is also the author of ‘Restoring Teaching’, a groundbreaking book aimed at restoring esteem for the role of educators through establishing strong, productive and restorative cultures around Australia’s schools.

Find out more about Adam’s work or order ‘Restoring Teaching’ by visiting realschools.com.au

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January 19, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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19 Jan
January 19, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 20, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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20 Jan
January 20, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
21 Jan
January 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
22 Jan
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
24 Jan
January 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Dromana Community Market
25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dromana Community Park
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The Dromana Community Market aims to provide growers, producers and merchants a unique outlet to sell direct to the public while promoting the benefits of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Eliza Village Green
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Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market plays host to authentic growers and producers from the Mornington Peninsula and Regional Victoria alike. Come and meander through the picturesque [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
27 Jan
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 28, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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28 Jan
January 28, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
  • Markets
Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
29 Jan
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
31 Jan
January 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Rye Foreshore Market
01 Feb
February 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Rye Foreshore
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First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
February 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
02 Feb
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Bittern Railway Station
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
February 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Nano-Mals Hasbro is excited to introduce Nano-Mals, their brand-new line of interactive, pocket-sized electronic pets that are here to win hearts… literally! The handheld Nano-Mals team the appeal of digital pets with the fun play of fidget toys, creating a sensory experience specifically designed for today’s kids. Measuring just 6.9 cm, Nano-Mals are perfectly pocket-sized with an oversized personality. Nano-Mals are the ultimate gift for kids who love fidget toys, animals, and interactive digital fun. With unlimited ways to care, style, and connect, this new range is set to be the must-have mini pet of the year. These collectibles are available now in major retailers including Big W, Target, and independent toy stores. RRP: $25.00 each **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

LEGO Star Wars™ Chopper (C1-10P) Astromech Droid
Suitable for 10+ – Create a playful display featuring a lovable astromech droid Chopper (C1-10P) with this LEGO® Star Wars™ buildable model kit with a buildable figure of Chopper, as seen in Star Wars: Ahsoka™.

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LEGO Star Wars™ Chopper (C1-10P) Astromech Droid Suitable for 10+ – Create a playful display featuring a lovable astromech droid Chopper (C1-10P) with this LEGO® Star Wars™ buildable model kit with a buildable figure of Chopper, as seen in Star Wars: Ahsoka™. Move the lever on his back to remotely activate his iconic head movements, pose his arms and legs, fold out a tool from his chest, and more. Choppers arms and his center wheel are detachable so he can be displayed as if his arms and wheel have been retracted into his body. Suitable for 10+. RRP: $179.99 https://www.lego.com/en-au **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE VIA LINK IN BIO
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Little Jellies Swimwear Assorted – Size 4
Bright. Bold. Bursting with personality. Little Jellies is the new Australian swimwear label on a mission to make water play safer and more joyful for little ones and a little less stressful for parents. The brand is redefining safety-focused swimwear for safe, active summers.

Little Jellies caters to children aged 6 months to 6 years. The collection includes baby swimwear, rashies, sun tops, surf suits, mix-and-match separates, and bucket hats—each made with a snug-but-stretchy fit, UPF50+ sun protection, and quick-dry technology.

https://www.littlejellies.com.au/
@little.jellies.swim

We have a Long sleeve rash shirt in pink, briefs in purple, and yellow surfsuit all size 4 to give away valued at $139.85

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Little Jellies Swimwear Assorted – Size 4 Bright. Bold. Bursting with personality. Little Jellies is the new Australian swimwear label on a mission to make water play safer and more joyful for little ones and a little less stressful for parents. The brand is redefining safety-focused swimwear for safe, active summers. Little Jellies caters to children aged 6 months to 6 years. The collection includes baby swimwear, rashies, sun tops, surf suits, mix-and-match separates, and bucket hats—each made with a snug-but-stretchy fit, UPF50+ sun protection, and quick-dry technology. https://www.littlejellies.com.au/ @little.jellies.swim We have a Long sleeve rash shirt in pink, briefs in purple, and yellow surfsuit all size 4 to give away valued at $139.85 **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE VIA LINK IN BIO
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Get your skates on (or hire some of theirs) and get down to Sk8house in Carrum Downs for good old-fashioned family fun this school holidays. 

They’re OPEN EVERY DAY with General Sessions, Skate Classes and Birthday Parties, plus by popular demand, they’re also running Sensory Sessions every Friday morning! 

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

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Get your skates on (or hire some of theirs) and get down to Sk8house in Carrum Downs for good old-fashioned family fun this school holidays. They’re OPEN EVERY DAY with General Sessions, Skate Classes and Birthday Parties, plus by popular demand, they’re also running Sensory Sessions every Friday morning! Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/ @sk8houseau
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Kidhy – hydra helpa
Say hello to hydra helpa; the debut product from kidhy, a new Australian brand on a mission to help solve the common challenge of getting kids to drink enough water.

Scientifically formulated just for children, hydra helpa is an alternative to sugary drinks and adult electrolyte drinks. The delicious water infusions are packed with electrolytes for hydration, plus prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health.

hydra helpa is available now in a three kid-approved flavours: Apple & Raspberry, Pineapple & Coconut and Orange & Passionfruit. RRP $49.95 for packs of 30 sachets. kidhy silicone drink bottles are also available for $29.95. hydra helpa + drink bottle bundles are available for $69.95.

Available online at https://kidhy.com/
@kidhy.co

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Kidhy – hydra helpa Say hello to hydra helpa; the debut product from kidhy, a new Australian brand on a mission to help solve the common challenge of getting kids to drink enough water. Scientifically formulated just for children, hydra helpa is an alternative to sugary drinks and adult electrolyte drinks. The delicious water infusions are packed with electrolytes for hydration, plus prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health. hydra helpa is available now in a three kid-approved flavours: Apple & Raspberry, Pineapple & Coconut and Orange & Passionfruit. RRP $49.95 for packs of 30 sachets. kidhy silicone drink bottles are also available for $29.95. hydra helpa + drink bottle bundles are available for $69.95. Available online at https://kidhy.com/ @kidhy.co **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN BIO
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

LEGO Brick Like This!
The LEGO® Group and Asmodee, a leading entertainment company specialising in tabletop games, have announced their second jointly-crafted board game. LEGO® Brick Like This! is a fun family party game where teams race to finish their LEGO® models. One teammate describes a LEGO® model while the other teammate builds it. Communication and collaboration are key in this fun and fast-talking LEGO® building party game!

Work together in pairs to build your LEGO® model first! Can you build with your eyes closed? With one hand? How about talking without being able to say numbers or colors? No two games will be the same.

Designed for ages 8+ (and perfect for creative adults too) and available from EB Games: RRP: $40.00.

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LEGO Brick Like This! The LEGO® Group and Asmodee, a leading entertainment company specialising in tabletop games, have announced their second jointly-crafted board game. LEGO® Brick Like This! is a fun family party game where teams race to finish their LEGO® models. One teammate describes a LEGO® model while the other teammate builds it. Communication and collaboration are key in this fun and fast-talking LEGO® building party game! Work together in pairs to build your LEGO® model first! Can you build with your eyes closed? With one hand? How about talking without being able to say numbers or colors? No two games will be the same. Designed for ages 8+ (and perfect for creative adults too) and available from EB Games: RRP: $40.00. **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? 
Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. 
Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/

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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/ @acrokidsau #schoolholidays #springschoolholidays
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Mambo Australia Family Pack
The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo!
From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe.

The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W.
@mamboaustralia

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Mambo Australia Family Pack The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo! From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe. The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W. @mamboaustralia **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Plonkit
The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries.

Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony.

Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide.

https://plonkit.com.au/
@plonk.it

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Plonkit The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries. Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony. Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide. https://plonkit.com.au/ @plonk.it **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN PROFILE.
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