Philippa Macken writes that while it’s important to provide ample downtime for our kids, we shouldn’t overlook the benefits of extracurricular activities in raising well-rounded, happy children. Mum might be an ex-prima ballerina, but it’s no good insisting on ballet lessons for her daughter if the...
Group tables, ottomans and gym balls: kids told us why flexible furniture helps them learn, write Julia E. Morris and Wesley Imms. The COVID pandemic has meant many students learnt from home for a lot of the year. But with schools returning to normal across Australia,...
Yes, baby teeth fall out, write Arosha Weerakoon and Mihiri Silva. But they're still important — here's how to help your kids look after them Baby teeth, or milk teeth, act like lighthouses to guide the adult ones to their correct destination. A baby tooth will...
Does your school adopt a zero waste lunch box policy yet? If not then perhaps you can suggest it - it's easy! You can do small things to help our planet by keeping single-use plastics out of school lunches. Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to using...
The genius of Bluey isn't just in its characters and stories of family life. The hit show's soundtrack sets the mood, plays with the narrative and draws on classical scores Liz Giuffre Bluey is easily the most successful Australian television show of the last decade. A...
Megan de Beyer introduces her modern mother's guide to raising teenage boys in the current#metoo #allmenaretrash era with a look at common causes of family disagreements In an effort to understand boys’ perceptions of the conflict they experience with their parents, a colleague, Dr Jason Bantjes,...
Barriers preventing high-quality mental health care for children have been revealed by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) The clinicians surveyed have called for a system-wide shake-up, including improved access to child psychiatrists, mental health training, co-located support services and referral pathways and Medicare funding changes. Research...
Kids born to Aussie couples who met online will be in the majority by 2038 says the first ‘Future of Dating’ report from Monash University and eharmony. They have predicted the effect online dating will have on families and relationships over the coming decades. By...
Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical psychologist says. Hoarding can affect anyone – no matter their age, gender or finances – and if you...
Half of the world’s population is predicted to be short-sighted by 2050, driven by the growing intensity of close-vision work, highlighting the importance of getting outdoors write Professor Mingguang He and Professor Paul Baird As kids prepare to go back to school, a key message...
