Your library card could save your family money!
Looking for free family entertainment? Your local library may offer books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, internet access, kids’ activities and more....
20 August, 2026
Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books recognised in new global collection
Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books have been selected for a new IBBY-UNESCO global collection celebrating Indigenous languages and storytelling....
20 August, 2026
How toy libraries can help children learn through everyday play
A new Australian podcast series and collection of free resources is helping families discover how simple, child-led play can support communication, movement, confidence and connection....
19 August, 2026
Giant dinosaurs, robots and blobfish: National Science Week is back!
Giant dinosaurs, robots, space, wildlife and blobfish are among the family highlights of National Science Week, running 15–23 August 2026....
13 August, 2026
How to encourage a child to try new scary things
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....
06 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
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
How humour helped my son settle into school
When her son feels lost during his first days of school, Gail Fernandes discovers how reassurance, patience and a shared joke can help him settle in....
30 July, 2026