Are children ‘persons’ with all the rights that this entails? Or are they property, owned by their parents and subject to their absolute authority? Maybe children are neither ‘property’ nor ‘persons’, but something in between....
National Child Protection Week launched this week with a clear message on shifting conversations into action Every Conversation Matters, Shifting Conversation to Action This year (2026) National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) is driving a stronger national focus on shifting conversations into meaningful action. Conversations can spark ideas,...
Dolly Parton had first-hand experience of the effects of limited literacy. Her father could not read or write. Her philanthropic Imagination Library had a proven effect in Australia, and around the world....
From learning First Nations languages to looking at the night sky in a new way, Indigenous Literacy Day gives families and schools a free opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, cultures and knowledge. Indigenous Literacy Day returns on Wednesday 2 September 2026, bringing...
Making a good decision can seem simple — until you’re a small child with a very good idea that goes spectacularly wrong. In Jo Dabrowski and Cate James’ new picture book, Albert discovers that good intentions don’t always produce good results. Albert wakes up ready to...
Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and carers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers. Book Week is not just for big kids, writes Jane Torr. Here's how to engage babies and toddlers at storytime. ...
When her eight-year-old daughter developed her first breast bud, Donna Reis wasn't quite ready for the answer. She set out to find out more about early puberty – and discovered that children don't always develop according to the timetable parents expect....
A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” in high school classrooms. Sally has lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and the ability to move her arms, head, and face while seated. According to...
Children’s Book Week is here again, bringing books, costumes, favourite characters and plenty of storytelling into schools, libraries and homes around Australia. This year’s theme is Symphony of Stories....
Chicken With Burnt Lemons And Haloumi is perfect as a one-pan quick evening family meal and Donna has provided a video to help you make this a family favourite!...
