One in every 22 Australian babies are born via IVF – about one in every classroom. To help parents with the expense, the NSW Government announced $42 million to lower IVF costs Women seeking fertility treatment can now apply for a $500 rebate under the NSW...
Bob Perry and Sue Dockett provide a guide for parents and carers as to what can you do to help your child start school successfully. Three key factors to bear in mind as you and your child prepare for them to start school: Transition to school...
Jennifer O’Dea serves up some food for thought as our children are about to start the new school year. Recently I was invited to give a talk to a large group of parents and children at the annual school orientation. The really noticeable thing about this...
A chance meeting with a former student leads Jennifer Dudding to muse on the far-reaching influence of our teachers. Education and the journey of lifelong learning encompass the whole child. Within the school environment, each child is given opportunities that will enable him or her to...
Nitsa Stylianou worries about fantasy being confused with reality. Some women carry the idea of being a princess with them into adulthood and motherhood. I have been struggling with an internal difficulty – rejection of the image of little girls dressed up and parading as princesses in...
Your guide to what’s on this Australia Day and how you can celebrate it with the whole family....
A family movie night is not complete without popcorn! Try these simple flavour recipes to add a…pop to your corn kernels! Makes: 6 Ingredients 1 cup (200g) popcorn kernels 6 brown paper lunch bags or bowls Choc-Coconut Popcorn ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup 1½ tablespoons sifted raw cacao or cocoa powder ¼ cup...
Stranger danger can be a difficult subject to address with children. A child and family psychologist recommends taking a different approach from those used in the past....
According to experts, eye disorders are one of the most common yet undiagnosed problems among Australian children today. Here's more on why you should test your child's sight before they start school....
According to YouGov’s Annual Back to School Research Report*, commissioned by BIG W, Aussie families are expected to spend an average of $538 per child on school supplies and uniforms in 2020, representing a $62 or 13 per cent increase on last year. For the second...
