Why do women get ‘reassurance scans’ ? asks Christopher Rudge. And how can you spot a dodgy provider? Recent media coverage in the Nine newspapers highlights a surge in non-medical ultrasound providers offering “reassurance ultrasounds” to expectant parents. The service has resulted in serious harms, such as...
Cathy Watson swore that she would never deflect her children’s questions, but lately they have become increasingly complicated. I think I am a victim of deflective parenting. As a child, I found it hard to understand why, at times, my mother sometimes looked tired and absent...
Here’s what to know about these popular garments, reports Rebecca Van Amber, as not all synthetic fibres are equally flammable. Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on products that didn’t comply with the mandatory standard for...
The reaction of the public to Adolescence reveals a broader social anxiety about boys, sex and the digital world, reports Alexandra James, Andrea Waling and Lily Moor. News feeds have been flooded with reactions to Adolescence, Netflix’s newest viral hit. Released in March, the limited series racked up...
New research shows exercising as a family boosts teens’ physical and mental wellbeing Movement is medicine – especially when it’s shared From a kick in the park to weekend bike rides, new research from the University of South Australia highlights a simple but powerful truth: teens who...
A powerful new Netflix documentary is sparking conversation among families across Australia, shining a spotlight on the growing world of kidfluencers—children who share their lives on social media, often with massive followings and brand deals. But while their online fame may seem glamorous, Australian teens...
This Mother's Day, a growing number of businesses and domestic violence survivors across Australia are coming together to support mums who are doing it tough. Shifting the Spotlight from Gifts to Giving The Mums Giveback campaign, led by Melbourne mum and Meke Baby founder Elysia Krstevski, is...
Sarah Jefferson advises how to help your child return to school after a long illness, new diagnosis or an accident It is very common for children to have a day or two away from school due to illness. But children can also miss much longer...
You could be at risk of measles, write Archana Koirala and Kristine Macartney. Here’s how to ensure you’re protected. On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations...
Nominations Open for the 2025 ARA Historical Novel Prize – Children & Young Adult Category Submissions are now open for the 2025 ARA Historical Novel Prize, Australasia’s most prestigious literary award for historical fiction. With a total prize pool of $150,000, the Children and Young Adult (CYA)...
