What factors are involved for children making the transition from primary to secondary school? “Kids need to feel confident about coming to high school, and to feel comfortable there. The more they visit, look around, talk to teachers, talk to the big kids, the better off they...
If a baby is unsettled and a poor sleeper, an allergy or intolerance to something in mum’s diet and passed on through breast milk could be the underlying cause, writes Joy Anderson. Your baby is awake and crying again for another breastfeed! Even if carried all...
Stephanie Wescott investigates 'post-truth politics' and 'manosphere extremists' in Australian schools. Figures of the “manosphere” – a loose group of online figures who espouse anti-feminist and misogynist ideas and promote regressive ideas of masculinity – have risen in popularity in recent years. Given the currency these figures...
Researchers Steven Roberts and Stephanie Wescott have been alarmed when looking online at ‘misogynist radicalisation’. Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material, or contact with strangers. As researchers looking at sexism and...
Matt Fernandez, Giovanni E. Ferreira and Joshua Zadro look at why Chiropractors have been banned again from manipulating babies’ spines. Chiropractors in Australia will not be able to perform spinal manipulation on children under the age of two once more, following health concerns from doctors and...
New Guidelines to Support Very Preterm Babies Australian health experts have introduced groundbreaking guidelines to enhance the long-term health outcomes of children born very preterm. These clinical practice guidelines are the first of their kind in the country, focusing on the care of babies born before...
So what are your rights at work, and how can you stand up for yourself if you're facing discrimination? Erica Hatfield provides practical ideas to empower pregnant mums (and dads) on what to do if they're facing discrimination at work. Part 3: Returning to work: entitlements,...
These Cleaning Mistakes Could Be Ruining Your Furniture and Appliances, writes cleaning expert Simone Tsigolis We all want our homes to be clean, tidy and welcoming. However, sometimes, our cleaning routines can damage furniture, appliances and other household items – sometimes without even knowing it. Damage...
Here’s what to look out for, writes Samantha Vlcek We know children often miss more school days in the winter months as sickness sets in. But at this time of year, parents and teachers can also notice children disengaging from preferred activities and finding it more difficult...
Senaka Ranadheera gives some helpful tips on how you can keep your fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have a tendency to perish quickly if left uneaten. This is because even after harvesting,...
