The impending birth of his second child leads Kenny Williams to ponder life’s big questions — from the contraction of sleep to the surprising expansion “…my wife has just informed me that we are having another baby. And I’m thrilled. I really am. But it’s...
When minding the baby, Tom Whelan finds his day turns into chasing his wife’s bus—with no shoes, no keys, and a ticking time bomb in your arms. A Cold Morning, a Locked Door, and a Baby on Board I still feel tense as I picture the scene,...
How do you know if your child is falling behind? ask literacy experts Tina Daniel and Signy Wegener Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling behind in...
Tamara Heath wonders if it is better being the oldest or the youngest in the family. When my eldest daughter was a newborn, I snipped a bit of skin off the top of her finger while trying to cut her nails. The moment I realised what...
Martha Wegner and her daughter steer their way through the finer points of parking. It all started with my daughter turning 16. For those of you with a baby at your breast and a toddler playing havoc with the kitchen cupboards, trust me, these children will...
Why not have some industry-leading voices connect with you? Here are some recent podcasts for all parents to check out. BabytalkExternal (ABC) - babies don't come with instruction manuals but that just means that there's a lot to learn. This podcast will share insights...
