Damon Young and his wife have decided to share the highs and lows of parenting and of work. Last year, we brought our baby daughter home from the hospital. Life was part euphoria, part coma as we juggled nappies, baths, meals, washing, and our curious toddler. We...
Through their entrepreneurial journeys, two mothers have inspired many and demonstrated the profound impact that one person's idea can have on the lives of countless others. In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and determination, two Aussie mums are revolutionising the lives of other mothers with their...
Mothers are born right alongside their babies, and while they always need support, it’s especially important in the fourth trimester (the first three months after birth), writes Emily Mitchell This postpartum period is a time unlike any other. Everything is different. Who you are has evolved,...
In preparation for her first pregnancy, Helen Kronberger ploughed through every parenting book available, but these days, she is a little more selective in her reading. The first time around, I treated my due date for giving birth like the date of a major exam. I...
‘You can learn from this and so can the class’, write researchers Carly Steele and Graeme Gower All Australian teachers need to be able to teach their students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. It is part of their professional standards and the curriculum...
During International Fathers' Mental Health Day on June 17th 2024, the Centre for Perinatal Psychology is encouraging dads who may be struggling to come forward and seek help. While it has long been recognised that as many as 15 per cent of new mothers may experience...
Looking for an easy family meal? Using chicken mince, Donna Hay's Chicken Bolognese with Crispy Oregano will have them asking for more, please! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup oregano leaves 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped...
Explore how you can leverage your next family holiday to create meaningful educational experiences for your children. Family trips offer more than just a break from routine – they present unique opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. Many families use these holidays as an opportunity to enrich...
We all enjoy a good party, and Ruth Wajnryb reminds us of their primary purposes. Nostalgia is a funny thing—funny-peculiar, not funny, ha-ha. Once you’re on a jaunt down memory lane, it’s easy to get carried away. Take children’s birthday parties, for instance. When I was raising...
Jane Goodall's youth-led action program inspires generations of conservationists, writes Mahima Kalla. Renowned scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall is touring Australia and New Zealand at the moment. The 90-year-old “woman who redefined man” is best known for her discovery of tool-making in chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. But...
