A major report just released has revealed that many Australian babies are being placed at unnecessary risk because their birth by caesarean section is scheduled too early, without a medical reason. This is despite clear evidence that waiting until 39 weeks – unless there is...
More kids are being diagnosed with ADHD for borderline (yet challenging) behaviours. Luise Kazda reports that her new research shows why that’s a worry. During my daughter’s challenging first year of school, we discovered how much effort it took her to sit and learn. She was the...
Kate Noble and Sarah Pilcher report that many families in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales have been paying around double what families in other states and territories pay for preschool. Median out of pocket costs for preschool, per hour, range from A$2.82 to $3.82 in...
CEO of Early Childhood Australia, Samantha Page looks at early-childhood care and education options and the services they offer. ...
We explore the issue of fatigue in children and the importance of creating a good sleep routine....
I'm sure your kids come out with some heavy-loaded questions from time to time. So how can we can help children learn and grow by talking about the world around us....
We take a look at some of the most common toddler myths like, why early walkers are child geniuses…and other toddler fairytales....
This Anzac Day help support Legacy Australia in an unusual way. Australian veteran charity, Legacy Australia has created the ultimate cookbook for biscuit enthusiasts or families looking to mark the commemoration this Anzac Day. The Legacy Anzac Biscuit Cookbook is full of old classics or modern...
Nicholas Gamble, Christine Grové, Emily Berger, and Kelly-Ann Allen, suggest there are 5 things to consider! Homeschooling registrations for children in Victoria in 2020 grew by almost four times the rate of the previous year, recent reports show. Some families who had children learning from home during...
The effects of mobiles phones and other technology at school is a hotly debated topic in many countries, writes Louis-Philippe Belan. Some advocate for a complete ban to limit distractions, while others suggest using technology as a teaching tool. Kids in public South Australian primary schools...
