Hazel Keedle and Hannah Dahlen look at which model women would prefer? In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labour and after they give birth. But this is often dependent on where you live and how much...
Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust look at why this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies. When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes. Despite...
Start the conversation early, writes Nicole Lee, and be honest and avoid judgement With several drug overdoses already this festival season, and recent news of three new recreational drugs identified by the drug checking service in Canberra, many parents of teenagers will be wondering how they...
Re-inventing a beloved classic to teach children the ABCs of ethical decisions by the author of Alphabetter, Dr Maura Pierlot As parents, we play a vital role in shaping our children’s moral compass and helping them make good choices. Making ethics part of everyday conversations is...
3 ways screens can get kids moving Researchers Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards look at how screens can help children be physically active. There have been concerns about screens making kids more sedentary and less active since TV was introduced more than half a...
How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’, writes Joanne Orlando Smartphone ownership among younger children is increasing rapidly. Many primary school children now own smartphones, and they have become the norm in high school. Parents of younger children may occasionally (or routinely) look...
As a new school year starts, reports Sai Praneeth Jasti, many families should be making sure they have the right backpack for their child. While children can have firm ideas about how their school bags look – and schools have practical requirements about what students need...
Lauren Ball, looks at what are some healthier alternatives for kids’ lunches? Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedly confused and frustrated. So what has changed and what evidence is it based on? Shutterstock/Joe Gough Reclassifying processed meats The WA Department of...
More support is needed for Indigenous fathers to help build stronger communities. When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favour of strengthening and empowering mothers, rather than fathers. While this emphasis on maternal support is...
Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger, writes researcher Marika Guggisberg Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”. VR provides entry into computer-generated 3D worlds and games with...
