Virginia Prior writes that helping your child learn another language does more than expand their vocabulary – it boosts brainpower, emotional well-being, and future career prospects. From improved memory to long-term cognitive benefits, here’s why raising a bilingual child is one of the best investments...

Discover practical energy-saving tips for families. From heating hacks to smart laundry habits, here’s how to reduce your power bills—especially during winter. Warm Smarter, Not Harder Winter heating can be one of the biggest energy drains for households. To stay warm without blowing your budget, set your...

For many new parents, the biggest challenge of breastfeeding isn’t the latch—it’s the not knowing. New Aussie Invention Tracks Milk Intake in Real Time A Monash University engineer and mum has created a smart device that removes the guesswork, measuring how much milk a baby drinks in...

Sometimes it’s best not to inject yourself into someone else’s experience of parenting, writes Megan Blandford. “You’re So Lucky”: When Parental Jealousy Creeps In “My daughter threw her first tantrum the other day.” I looked over, stunned. “Her first tantrum? At the age of two? Gosh, you’re lucky,”...

Looking for some movies for the days when holidays become too much and a little quiet time is required? Elio (Disney Pixar) Rated PG Mild themes, animated violence Running time: 1h 39m Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with...

With school holidays approaching fast, here is a timely new website for those who have to navigate a holiday if your child has life-threatening food allergies.  Plan well, eat smart and travel safe with Australia’s first Food Allergy Travel Hub For many families living with food allergies,...

From “Why do people die?” to “Do bees have knees?”, children’s questions can catch us off guard — especially when we're tired or unsure ourselves, writes Dr Susan White But research shows that how we respond is more important than having all the answers. The truth about...