01 Aug

Foraging with kids: why wild food is best left untasted

Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....

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31 Jul

5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring

With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, Gregory Moore's been enjoying the seasonal change in his garden and its trees. Here are 5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring. ...

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30 Jul

What parents should know about children’s eye health and reading difficulties

When a child is struggling to read or keep up at school, it is natural for parents to look for possible causes, writes Dr Maree Flaherty. You may wonder whether their eyesight, eye movements or ability to “track” words across a page could be contributing....

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30 Jul

Kids do feel the cold. So why won’t they wear a jumper?

It happens just when you need to leave, writes Joshua Pate. Bags are packed. Shoes are on. Then your child decides a jumper is impossible....

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30 Jul

Why children should have their blood pressure checked?

High blood pressure is usually thought of as an adult health problem, but it can also affect children. Australia’s first guidelines for childhood hypertension aim to identify children at risk before it affects their heart, kidneys or long-term health....

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30 Jul

E-scooter injuries soar among children as experts warn they are not toys

E-scooter injuries among children have risen sharply, prompting experts to warn parents about speed, falls, head injuries and privately owned devices....

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30 Jul

How humour helped my son settle into school

When her son feels lost during his first days of school, Gail Fernandes discovers how reassurance, patience and a shared joke can help him settle in....

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30 Jul

My kids and I are so fed up with each other after holidays. How can we reset?

Rachael Sharman, writes that she remembers visiting a friend with three young boys at the end of a particularly busy school holiday period. Her youngest moped into the kitchen whining “Muuuuuuummmm”. My friend responded with a sharp, exasperated, “WHAT!?”...

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30 Jul

The best new Australian nature books for children in 2026.

From koalas and crocodiles to rivers, coastlines and curious wombat poo, the Wilderness Society’s 2026 children’s book shortlist offers families plenty of inspiring ways to explore nature, Country and culture through reading....

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29 Jul

A simple crown craft to help children talk about safety

Queensland Child Protection Week is marking its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a simple but meaningful craft activity families, schools and early learning centres can do together....

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