Australian kids BYO lunches to school. Researchers Liesel Spencer, Katherine Kent and Miriam Williams ask What would it take to introduce at-school meals? Australian parents will be familiar with this school morning routine: hastily making sandwiches or squeezing leftovers into containers, grabbing a snack from the...
Is this enough? Asks Erin Harper Childcare centres will lose their eligibility for fee subsidies if they don’t meet safety standards, according to a new bill introduced to parliament this week. Maskot/Getty Images As Education Minister Jason Clare told parliament: it will give us the power to cut...
A new ADA survey reveals many Aussie parents delay their child’s first dental visit, skip flossing, and still serve sugary drinks—despite knowing the risks. Most children’s first dental visits come too late Most parents take their young child for their first dental visit years later than recommended,...
With a government review underway, report Marilyn Campbell and Shannon O'Brien, we have to ask why children bully other kids. The federal government has launched a “rapid review” to examine what works in preventing bullying in schools. Led by mental health experts, the review will inform a...
Families can wait years for a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder, but a new test can provide answers in days for a better understanding of the condition and potentially earlier treatment, report David Stroud, Dr Daniella Hock and David Thorburn In its standard definition, the word...
Forming a healthy emotional connection is key for a child’s development, sense of security and future wellbeing, writes Lily Trew From the earliest days, the emotional bonds or attachment that develop between a child and a parent are key. That attachment lays the foundations of how...
Discover practical energy-saving tips for families. From heating hacks to smart laundry habits, here’s how to reduce your power bills—especially during winter. Warm Smarter, Not Harder Winter heating can be one of the biggest energy drains for households. To stay warm without blowing your budget, set your...
Tiny frogs, wise owls and surprise eggs—this month’s non-fiction picks are packed with facts and fun. Explore these brilliant books for little learners and big thinkers. New for older children Birds of Prey written and illus. by Myke Mollard, pub. Woodslane Press, h/b RRP $24.99. Ages 8+ This outstanding book...
Pooria Pasbakhsh answers this and other messy recycling questions. Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin – a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterday’s lunch – and wondered if you’re doing it right? Perhaps you asked yourself:...
Brands want us to trust them, reports Paul Harrison. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer...
