When logic fails and big emotions take over, Linda Bosnic discovers that a little imagination can go a long way in helping children feel brave again. Bottled Up Fears The life of a four-year-old seems fairly easy and carefree. But every now and again you realise that...
New study finds that continuity of care in pregnancy is linked to lower risk of birth trauma, report by Hannah Dahlen, Hazel Keedle and Kingsley Emwinyore Agho Seeing the same midwife or doctor throughout pregnancy and labour may significantly reduce the risk of birth trauma, according...
Postpartum is more than recovery — it’s a full-family adjustment. When partners step up with practical, everyday support, mums feel less overwhelmed and those early weeks run more smoothly. It’s not just mum’s job The early weeks with a newborn can feel intense. Alongside physical recovery, mums...
Australia is weighing a potential ban on infant formula advertising, amid concerns about how these products are promoted online. A closer look at the ads reveals the messages and marketing tactics shaping how parents make feeding decisions. Madeleine Stirling, Christine Parker and Daniel Angus...
Babies learn a lot in their first year, writes researcher Eylem Altuntas. But their behaviour doesn’t always tell the full story Anyone who has spent time with a baby knows how unpredictable the first year can feel. One week a baby suddenly seems to “get” something new....
Annoyance gradually becomes enjoyment, as Fiona Adams finds herself at home from work for the day with her sick child. “Don’t tell me you can’t go to school. You have to go to school,” I told my six-year-old daughter as she stared at me with her...
Most pregnant women experience some nausea, but a small number develop a severe form known as hyperemesis gravidarum. Karin Hammarberg writes that researchers are still uncovering its causes, risk factors and treatments — and why symptoms can become so extreme. Most women experience some nausea and...
Nappy changes happen many times a day, but they can be more than just a routine task. Katherine Bussey and Nicole Downes suggest that by slowing down, talking with your baby and responding to their cues, parents can begin building early lessons about trust, respect and...
Maria Koromilas reflects on the friendships she has made at her daughter’s school and wonders how meeting more mothers when her son starts school will affect her social life. This year, my son, the second of my three children, will start school. There will be no...
When the school gate finally closes behind your youngest child, the emotions can be surprisingly complicated. Chaley Scott reflects on the quiet ache, shifting identity and unexpected question many parents face: what happens now? Everyone said it. “You’ll be fine.” “You won’t have enough hours in...
