Location sharing, shared passwords and connected devices are now part of everyday family life. But when technology is used to monitor, intimidate or control someone, it can become a form of abuse — and new Australian research suggests many people may not recognise it....
Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring. Nathan Garland looks at the real mathematics of trying to collect the 30th Anniversary card set....
If you’ve decided to separate from your partner, and you have kids together, it’s normal to worry about the potential impact on them, writes Jaimie Northam, Although some studies have shown a higher risk of mental health problems for children of divorced parents, separation is not...
Online grooming does not always begin with an obviously inappropriate message. New Australian research suggests some approaches can look surprisingly ordinary at first — making it important for children to know what to watch for and what to do if something feels wrong. A recent Adelaide...
When a First Nations child dies unexpectedly, Australia often reaches for the same responses: to blame, seek more inquiries, implement tougher laws and stronger powers to intervene....
Identifying children with developmental delay has many possible benefits. But the system needs to be able to follow through and offer support to families when delays are identified....
Once, a children’s birthday party meant cake, a few games and a handful of friends. Now parents can find themselves navigating guest-list politics, RSVP etiquette, food allergies, sibling requests, gift rules and even school policies about how invitations are handed out....
For some Australians hoping to have a baby, deciding to begin fertility treatment is only the first hurdle. Finding donor sperm can involve waiting lists, rising costs and very different rules depending on where you live....
Welcoming a baby is a time of great joy for parents. It can also be one of the most challenging. One of the greatest difficulties many parents face is getting their baby to sleep and re-settling following night wakings....
For busy families, the “best” lunch may not be the one that looks perfect on paper. It may simply be the one that is reasonably nutritious, manageable to pack, fits the school day — and comes home mostly empty....
