Looking for some movies for those rainy days? Or perhaps the summer heat is too much? Here are a few of our suggested new family movies. You can find reviews on these movies from people with child development expertise at Children and Media Australia. ~ Strange...
Dr Sam Tormey explains the first-aid skills needed to treat common injuries in children. Just in time for the summer holidays! Contrary to popular belief, things that go bump in the night are not usually monsters, burglars or ghosts. They are usually toddlers jumping off the...
Mandie Shean gives advice on what parents can do about it. Bullying is unfortunately a common problem in Australian schools, with surveys suggesting one in five teenagers are bullied. While schools are responsible for ensuring a safe environment, parents are likely to be distressed and unsure about...
Sometimes behavioural issues may mask a deeper language problem in children, writes speech pathologist Karen James. I love being a speech pathologist. Twelve years of working with people of different ages in health, disability, school and community settings has taught me the importance of communication in...
Does it matter? It's increasing, writes researcher Angela Brown Induction of labour for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). This compares...
So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now? writes Evangeline Mantzioris Generally, a well balanced vegetarian diet is low in saturated fat and rich in the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibre. Here are some evidence-based tips...
—and what time poor parents can do about it, suggest researchers Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there’s a kids’ app for everything. Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers...
On 15 October 2022– International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – a new website from Monash University and Miscarriage Australia was launched. It fills a gap in Australia by providing evidence-based information and research for those affected by miscarriage. In Australia, around 285 miscarriages occur every...
Floods, fires and other natural disasters can come when we least expect and the Red Cross is working to prepare parents to safeguard their children in advance. The plight of a mother struggling to sanitise baby bottles in a bushfire evacuation centre toilet is contributing to...
Yes, writes Enzo Palombo and Sarah McLean. Here’s why. Preparing meals in bulk and reheating is a great way to save time in the kitchen and can also help to reduce food waste. You might have heard the myth that you can only reheat food once...
