Once you have a sense of what’s going on, let your child know the feeling makes sense before moving to suggesting what to do. Children find it easier to think about solutions once they feel heard....
New research suggests parents’ attitudes and everyday gambling habits can influence whether teenagers gamble and experience gambling-related harm....
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind...
Half-time oranges are disappearing from junior sport, but dietitians say they remain an affordable, hydrating and child-friendly snack....
Children are naturally curious about the people around them, and sometimes their questions about disability arrive loudly and without warning. These moments can feel awkward, but they are also a chance to help children understand difference with honesty, kindness and respect. Children notice things. They notice...
Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But the answer might be: you don’t have...
A small black triangle on some medicine information leaflets is meant to help keep patients safer. But new Australian research suggests most people do not know what it means — and that could mean important side effects are going unreported....
Asthma is conventionally viewed as “treatable but incurable”. In other words, we can manage its symptoms but not reverse the underlying condition....
Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....
With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, Gregory Moore's been enjoying the seasonal change in his garden and its trees. Here are 5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring. ...
