17 Sep

Movies to see these Spring school holidays

Looking for family movies these Spring school holidays? See what’s in Australian cinemas, including PAW Patrol, Shaun the Sheep, Stitch Head and more....

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17 Sep

Have kids’ birthday parties become too complicated?

Once, a children’s birthday party meant cake, a few games and a handful of friends. Now parents can find themselves navigating guest-list politics, RSVP etiquette, food allergies, sibling requests, gift rules and even school policies about how invitations are handed out....

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17 Sep

What’s a doula? What do – and don’t – they do during childbirth?

A birth doula is a support person a woman can privately hire during pregnancy. They usually attend the birth and provide non-clinical comfort measures such as massage, assistance getting into different birth positions, and emotional reassurance....

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17 Sep

Why finding donor sperm can be harder than starting IVF

For some Australians hoping to have a baby, deciding to begin fertility treatment is only the first hurdle. Finding donor sperm can involve waiting lists, rising costs and very different rules depending on where you live....

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17 Sep

How motherhood reshapes the brain

Becoming a mother also brings about an extraordinary shift in priorities. As the late British psychotherapist and author Naomi Stadlen wrote, “motherhood can be relentless. The dependency, the need, the constant pull of being someone’s entire world…”...

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17 Sep

School Holiday Survival Guide

School holidays are a welcome change of pace — and a good chance to spend time together, try something new and break up the usual routine....

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17 Sep

Is sleep training likely to help or harm your baby?

Welcoming a baby is a time of great joy for parents. It can also be one of the most challenging. One of the greatest difficulties many parents face is getting their baby to sleep and re-settling following night wakings....

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16 Sep

Spring school holidays in the ACT 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Canberra is at its colourful best, with Floriade, kites, LEGO worlds, free library programs, outdoor play and plenty of rainy-day options....

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16 Sep

Spring school holidays in Queensland 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Queensland has plenty on, from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and Brisbane Festival to outdoor art, wildlife encounters, free nature activities and rainy-day fun. Queensland state school holidays run from Saturday 19 September to Monday...

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16 Sep

Spring school holidays in Victoria 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? From tulips and cherry blossoms to the Melbourne Royal Show, outdoor adventures and rainy-day favourites, here are some of the best family activities across Victoria....

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