Did you know handwriting can boost your child’s brainpower? Discover why learning to write by hand still matters — for creativity, focus and lifelong learning. The lost art of handwriting In an age where children spend hours each day tapping and swiping, the simple act of writing...
Kate Wattus seeks a permanent symbol of her fertility. Waiting for the Needle: A Calm Exterior, Shaky Hands As I try to anticipate the itchy sting of the buzzing needle, I sit with my legs outstretched and read my library book, a picture of calm repose. ‘Oh...
New research shows most teenagers are stuck in a cycle of poor diet, low activity, and too much screen time – but parents can help turn things around. Too Much Fast Food, Not Enough Greens When a cheeseburger costs less than a punnet of strawberries, it’s no...
All parents want their children to be happy and confident. But as clinical psychologist Renee Mill explains, praise alone won’t build lasting self-belief. True confidence comes when children learn to master challenges for themselves. When Love and Praise Aren’t Enough When I met Gerald and Tina, they...
We need a lot more data, write Daryl Higgins and Gabrielle Hunt. How should daycare centres respond? Parents have spoken about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres, as part of an ABC investigation into the New South Wales...
Is that likely to happen in Australia? Researchers Jennifer Koplin, Desalegn Markos Shifti and Rachel Peters say the Testing is different, but new findings support the current guidelines in Australia. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows peanut allergies are becoming less common in...
New research reveals the surprising ways parents influence teen sleep patterns – and what you can do to help, with less guilt and conflict report Rosalind Ge and Vanessa Cropley It’s nearly midnight on a school night. Your teenager’s light is still on. Maybe they’re finishing...
Don’t dismiss kids’ sadness or anger, writes Catherine Page Jeffery. And don't assume they are now 'safe' online. In just over a month, Australia’s social media ban will begin. From December 10, those under 16 will only be able to see publicly available content on platforms such...
With Australia’s under-16 social media ban starting December 10, young online creators and teen entrepreneurs face a new reality: rebuild, relocate, or lose the audiences they’ve spent years building. Families are asking: what happens next? Can Young Australian Creators Survive the Social Media Ban? When Australia’s world-first...
A new Parent Connection Kit offers quick, research-backed ideas to help families connect in meaningful ways—boosting resilience, communication and confidence through small everyday moments How micro-moments build confident, resilient children Modern parenting is a constant juggle – work, school routines, digital distractions, and the nonstop mental load...
