Gabriella Salmon tells of being in the world of motherhood, but not of it. I spend my days wiping snotty noses, changing dirty nappies and interpreting two-year-old speak. I have spent anxious hours in the hospital with a croupy 18-month-old, and I have dealt simultaneously with...
Research into unit layouts reveals most are designed to meet the needs of developers rather than residents. In the bustling cityscape of Sydney, the rise of apartment living has become a popular choice for families seeking urban convenience. However, a recent study led by UNSW Sydney...
We’re all feeling the collective grief and trauma of violence against women – but this is the progress we have made so far, report Anastasia Powell and Asher Flynn It has been a particularly distressing start to the year. There is little that can ease the...
It’s rare for a significant period of time to pass before another debate about breastfeeding takes place in the media, writes Alison Bartlett The latest is about Comedian Arj Barker. Some of the highest authorities have said breastfeeding is okay, even in the Sistine Chapel, as...
CONTENT WARNING: Physical violence, graphic violence; violence against women and children. Monash academic Steven Roberts’ life is littered with experiences of family violence, witnessed growing up, and perpetrated against him. By talking about it, he’s hoping to draw attention to the need for men to speak...
‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound similar, says Hannah Dahlen, but the risks are very different. The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife...
'Mother’s little helper': interviews with Australian women show a complex relationship with alcohol by Maree Patsouras, Cassandra Wright, Emmanuel Kuntsche, Gabriel Caluzzi and Sandra Kuntsche Men have historically, and still do, drink more than women. But in recent years there has been an uptick in women’s drinking,...
A new insightful report by mental health service ReachOut has been released, highlighting the key concerns and challenges faced by parents and carers regarding the wellbeing of young people. Top Concerns of Parents and Carers: The report reveals a spectrum of concerns dominating parental thoughts. Topping the...
It's always hard to find interesting books for older readers because as they grow, they develop different interests and reading levels. It's also important to keep them interested and enjoying reading, particularly for older boys. Birdy by Sharon Kernot, pub. Text Publishing, p/b RRP$ 22.99. Ages...
New research by Dr Ana Gamarra Rondinel and Dr Anna MH Price finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around...
