New Netflix Documentary Raises Big Questions About Kidfluencers—and Aussie Teens Aren’t Comfortable

A powerful new Netflix documentary is sparking conversation among families across Australia, shining a spotlight on the growing world of kidfluencers—children who share their lives on social media, often with massive followings and brand deals. But while their online fame may seem glamorous, Australian teens are raising red flags about the emotional and ethical cost...

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🌦️ School Holiday Survival Guide: Fun Ideas to Keep Kids Busy These Easter Holidays
School holidays are here—and while the promise of slower mornings and no lunchboxes is sweet, keeping kids entertained (and screen time under control!) can be a challenge, especially if the weather turns grey. Whether you’re staying local or just looking to make the most of...
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17 April, 2025
How one mother handled her kids Creative and Remarkable Art Projects (CRAP)
Lucinda Bertram tries to deal tactfully with her daughters’ prolific artistic output. “Oh, it’s lovely,” I hear myself saying as, yet again, my daughter walks proudly towards me at the end of the preschool day, holding a mountain of biscuit and tissue boxes glued together....
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10 April, 2025
Get Ready for a Legendary Unicorn Day Celebration & Giveaway! 🦄✨
🦄✨ New Unicorn Academy™ Special arrives April 9 on Netflix – Plus, a Magical Giveaway! Unicorn fans, mark your calendars! In honour of Unicorn Day (April 9), Spin Master is releasing a brand-new one-hour special episode of Unicorn Academy™ on Netflix – and it’s set to be nothing short of legendary. Titled “Legendary Summer,” this epic.
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07 April, 2025
Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Sparks Urgent Online Safety Talks for Parents
There are big conversations parents need to have to empower their children to be safe in the digital world. Why the Show Is Causing Concern Netflix’s new crime drama Adolescence has sparked anxiety among parents and child protection experts. The series follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller,...
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03 April, 2025
Why are head lice getting harder to kill?
Here’s how to break the nit cycle, writes scientist Cameron Webb Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or carer has to face. And the job is getting harder. Commonly used chemical products...
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20 March, 2025
Teens Bypassing Online Safety: What Parents Need to Know
Concerningly, nearly a quarter of Australian teens admit they frequently find ways to get around blocks that stop them from accessing certain sites or content. Young Australians Skirt Online Restrictions, Sharing Sensitive Data A new UNICEF Australia survey reveals that while most young people understand...
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13 March, 2025

Celebrating Mothers

The Getting Of Wisdom
Cathy Watson swore that she would never deflect her children’s questions, but lately they have become increasingly complicated. I think I am a victim of deflective parenting. As a child, I found it hard to understand why, at times, my mother sometimes looked tired and...
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17 April, 2025
How to help your child return to school after a long illness
Sarah Jefferson advises how to help your child return to school after a long illness, new diagnosis or an accident It is very common for children to have a day or two away from school due to illness. But children can also miss much longer...
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14 April, 2025
Whose Disability Is It Anyway?
How you react to disability reveals a lot about you writes Arianne Ryecroft, a mother of three with two children living with disabilities. Our 10-year-old son, Xavier*, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) at the age of five. Four months...
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03 April, 2025
Making Private Maternity Care More Affordable: A New Proposal for Expecting Parents
Health insurers are now proposing a new way to make private hospital births more affordable and accessible, giving families more choices when it comes to pregnancy care. The Cost of Private Maternity Care Is Rising – Here’s How It Could Change If you’re expecting a...
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16 March, 2025