Does your child love dancing, tutus and dreamy music? Jenna Templeton gets nostalgic about her own ballet memories and shows you how to create a ballet party for your kids. I have such fond memories of attending my first ballet class, and growing up one of my favourite ballets...
Autism parents fear new NDIS assessment criteria could restrict their child’s needs and access to funding There are currently 353,880 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Australia – a 40 per cent increase since 2014. With the prevalence of the condition growing in our population,...
With a new outlook on life, Vanessa Bernardo allows nature to take its course. Being told at 32 you have half a uterus, one polycystic ovary, a single kidney and a sprinkling of endometriosis is somewhat confronting. This information was delivered over a series of appointments,...
There's no single gene for left-handedness. At least 41 regions of DNA are involved, report David Evans and Sarah Medland. Most people consistently use the same hand to do tasks that require skill and control such as writing or threading a needle. We know genetics plays...
It’s time to END the outdated platitudes around what it takes to be the perfect mother. Or at least tune out their noise. When I think of some of my worst moments as a mother, there’s one day that stands out. I was in the middle...
With two sons affected by cystic fibrosis, Susan Biggar writes about the importance of fitness to her family. It’s 7.30 on a Monday morning in our house. In the midst of making lunches and pulling the cereal out of the cupboard, I’m trying to get my...
Jessica Balanzategui, Joanna McIntyre and Liam Burke look at the rapid unravelling of local Children's television content on TV. Today ABC, BBC Studios and Screen Australia announced series three of the award-winning animation series Bluey will commence production in Brisbane later this year. But despite Bluey’s global...
If meals with your children are ruled by what they refuse to eat, consider a dietitian’s advice on how to tackle fussy eating and win mealtime back. Dr Cohen’s tips to prevent fussy eating While fussy eating is part of normal childhood development, there are some suggestions...
It is now almost six months since the world became aware of COVID-19, writes Sanjaya Senanayake, and almost four months since the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic. As the number of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus grows, so does our knowledge of how it...
Recntly, the World Health Organisation made an announcement you might have missed, reports Zoë Hyde. It recommended children aged 12 years and older should wear masks, and that masks should be considered for those aged 6-11 years. The German Society for Virology went further, recommending...
