Kids do feel the cold. So why won’t they wear a jumper?
It happens just when you need to leave, writes Joshua Pate. Bags are packed. Shoes are on. Then your child decides a jumper is impossible....
30 July, 2026
Why children should have their blood pressure checked?
High blood pressure is usually thought of as an adult health problem, but it can also affect children. Australia’s first guidelines for childhood hypertension aim to identify children at risk before it affects their heart, kidneys or long-term health....
30 July, 2026
E-scooter injuries soar among children as experts warn they are not toys
E-scooter injuries among children have risen sharply, prompting experts to warn parents about speed, falls, head injuries and privately owned devices....
30 July, 2026
My kids and I are so fed up with each other after holidays. How can we reset?
Rachael Sharman, writes that she remembers visiting a friend with three young boys at the end of a particularly busy school holiday period. Her youngest moped into the kitchen whining “Muuuuuuummmm”. My friend responded with a sharp, exasperated, “WHAT!?”...
30 July, 2026
The best new Australian nature books for children in 2026.
From koalas and crocodiles to rivers, coastlines and curious wombat poo, the Wilderness Society’s 2026 children’s book shortlist offers families plenty of inspiring ways to explore nature, Country and culture through reading....
30 July, 2026
A simple crown craft to help children talk about safety
Queensland Child Protection Week is marking its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a simple but meaningful craft activity families, schools and early learning centres can do together....
29 July, 2026
Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide
When women cannot access immediate safety from partners, family members, or even from systems that dismiss or disbelieve them, their distress compounds and suicide risk increases, writes Victoria Rasmussen...
29 July, 2026
New school game helps students understand severe allergies
A free classroom mystery game teaches Year 6 and 7 students how to recognise allergic reactions, reduce food allergy risks and support classmates....
28 July, 2026
Why did my baby die?
I’m a pathologist, writes Jane Dahlstrom. Here’s what I want you to know. About six babies are stillborn in Australia every day – an incredibly difficult time for families. Warning: this article is about stillbirth and its investigations, including autopsies and related procedures....
25 July, 2026
To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents
Many Australian children struggle with their mental health, report researchers Narendar Manohar, Hiroko Fujimoto and Peter Baldwin. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness. So what can actually help? Our research shows the most powerful influences on children’s...
24 July, 2026