31 Christmas Books Kids Love to Read
We know you love books just as much as we do, so we are excited to share with you the most cherished Christmas books as recommended by kids....
08 December, 2021
What is orthokeratology?
If you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology, writes Paul Gifford Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ability to slow...
30 November, 2021
Cell-cultured breastmilk: scientists want to give formula-fed babies another option
Ruth Purcell reports that Science has made impressive gains in the art of producing animal products minus the animal. Now this emerging field of cellular agriculture is taking on its biggest challenge yet: breastmilk. Breastmilk is a complex substance, and breastfeeding is even more complicated. We...
30 November, 2021
Keeping the peace over the holidays
The holiday season can be especially hard for separated families but experience says it doesn’t have to be. THE FAMILY LAWYER Greta Haywood, the director of Haywood Solicitors in Melbourne, says...
30 November, 2021
Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result
Here’s how to make the most of these rapid antigen tests, and to increase your chance of a meaningful result, writes Thea van de Mortel You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15...
30 November, 2021
Present Predicaments – The Juggle
Over the years, Jayne Kearney’s resolve has been swamped by a wave of mass merchandising. Toys are an iconic part of childhood. They have been immortalised in much-loved children’s literature such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, Enid Blyton’s Noddy (and his adventures in Toyland), and even...
30 November, 2021
Playing With Purpose: Toys for special needs
Parents needn’t be perplexed when choosing appropriate toys for children with special needs, writes Gail Kearns. Ask your child’s therapists (occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or speech and language pathologist) for ideas regarding which skills need to be developed, based on their therapy goals. Play is not idle...
30 November, 2021
5 Ideas to make your Christmas a positive one for planet Earth
How can you be thoughtful and spontaneous with gift giving when everyone feels obliged to buy a gift at Christmas time? Where’s the joy in that! Here are 5 ideas to make your Christmas more meaningful and sustainable. Avoid, if possible, buying anything brand new This...
30 November, 2021
Using kid’s data to serve them ‘stalker’ ads needs to stop
Reset Australia is warning Facebook can't be trusted to help draft children's data code, after the platform was caught red handed harvesting teenagers' data to serve them stalker ads. In April, a report by Reset Australia showed how Facebook allowed advertisers to target young people...
24 November, 2021
Why does being in a class with high achievers improve students’ test scores
Alexandra de Gendre and Nicolás Salamanca, tried to find out why. Who you go to school with matters. Almost all of us, as children or parents of children, have felt the influence of good, and bad, classmates at school. There is a large body of research...
24 November, 2021