Postpartum is more than recovery — it’s a full-family adjustment. When partners step up with practical, everyday support, mums feel less overwhelmed and those early weeks run more smoothly. It’s not just mum’s job The early weeks with a newborn can feel intense. Alongside physical recovery, mums...
The Easter school holidays bring a welcome change of pace — cooler days, colourful leaves, chocolate treats and long weekends perfect for family time. Whether you’re planning a day trip, looking for local activities, or just trying to keep boredom at bay, here’s your Autumn edition...
It’s hard to escape the news right now. From global conflict to political tension, distressing headlines and confronting images are never more than a swipe away — for us, and increasingly, for our children. As parents, we’re walking a delicate line. We want our kids to...
After a shocking bullying incident at a NSW school, annual behaviour contracts for students and parents are being proposed. But educators say paperwork alone won’t stop bullying — and the reality of monitoring and enforcing them may be more complicated. A disturbing bullying incident at a...
Resilience isn’t something children are simply born with – it develops over time through everyday experiences, challenges and relationships. From farm chores and favourite TV shows to books, injuries and life challenges, these Child Mags articles explore the many ways children learn resilience. Here are some...
After decades devoted to caring for others, one Sydney mum discovered that even a small, flexible income could create a life-changing impact — not just for her own independence, but for women in her community. A small income, a big ripple effect After more than 30 years...
Maria Koromilas reflects on the friendships she has made at her daughter’s school and wonders how meeting more mothers when her son starts school will affect her social life. This year, my son, the second of my three children, will start school. There will be no...
According to new research in the modern workplace, by Melissa A. Wheeler, Anne Bardoel, Asanka Gunasekara and Lindsie Arthur, flexible arrangements can be as important as salary for some. For many employees, flexibility is no longer a nice-to-have luxury. It has become a fundamental requirement for...
Is it only just an increase in sick days? How can Australia fix this? ask researchers Jordana Hunter, Amy Haywood and Molly Chapman On a typical school day in Australia last year, about 11% of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was 7%. Two in...
Australia introduced new rules on December 10th, 2025 requiring social media platforms to stop children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. This extract is from Screen Smart Children, which answers many of the burning questions parents might have. One reason for the new social media...
