Why parents’ everyday habits may shape a teen’s gambling risk
New research suggests parents’ attitudes and everyday gambling habits can influence whether teenagers gamble and experience gambling-related harm....
06 August, 2026
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind...
05 August, 2026
Why the half-time orange still deserves a place in junior sport.
Half-time oranges are disappearing from junior sport, but dietitians say they remain an affordable, hydrating and child-friendly snack....
05 August, 2026
When children ask about disability: how parents can respond with honesty and respect
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...
05 August, 2026
Does your child only read graphic novels?
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...
04 August, 2026
The tiny black triangle on some medicines — and why parents should know what it means
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....
03 August, 2026
Can we cure asthma?
Asthma is conventionally viewed as “treatable but incurable”. In other words, we can manage its symptoms but not reverse the underlying condition....
02 August, 2026
Foraging with kids: why wild food is best left untasted
Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....
01 August, 2026
5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring
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. ...
31 July, 2026
What parents should know about children’s eye health and reading difficulties
When a child is struggling to read or keep up at school, it is natural for parents to look for possible causes, writes Dr Maree Flaherty. You may wonder whether their eyesight, eye movements or ability to “track” words across a page could be contributing....
30 July, 2026