More Australian women are choosing to freeze their eggs, but deciding whether it's the right option isn't always straightforward. A new decision-making tool aims to help women weigh up the costs, risks and chances of success before taking the next step....
As you brace for the excitement, it can be helpful to understand how sugar and ultra-processed foods can affect kids’ sleep – and why sticking to some routines can make a big difference....
Choosing a high school can seem enormous. How do you know if one is right for your child? Across Australia, reports Tania Leach, Year 6 families are doing the rounds of high school open nights, information evenings and tours. Perhaps in your area, you don’t get...
From pretend shops to saving for something special, Gemma Beames shares five simple ways to help primary school children learn about money – without lectures, spreadsheets or expensive apps....
Coffee is a chemically complicated plant extract containing hundreds of bioactive compounds. These can have all kinds of weird and wonderful effects in your body, even when you’re drinking decaf....
In other words, students who get better at handling adversity in academic life may also become better at handling disruption. And students who get better at handling disruption at school may become better at handling adversity....
Girls have more sporting opportunities than ever, but women are still judged by appearance. What message does that send to young athletes?...
Family estrangement can be painful for parents and adult children alike. As “going no contact” becomes a more familiar phrase, relationship experts say the reasons families stop speaking are usually far more complicated than choosing sides....
School holidays are a welcome change of pace — and a good chance to spend time together, try something new and break up the usual routine....
For busy families, the “best” lunch may not be the one that looks perfect on paper. It may simply be the one that is reasonably nutritious, manageable to pack, fits the school day — and comes home mostly empty....
