Gifted Kids Need Support Too: Why Some Bright Children Are Being Missed
Experts say gifted children need better recognition and support at school — and more teacher training may be the key....
07 June, 2026
Why is Australia battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades?
Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states. Report Archana Koirala and Bianca Middleton Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states. Diphtheria is a serious infection...
06 June, 2026
What kids told us about eco‑anxiety
‘I’m mad at the people who could have solved the problem’ Eco-anxiety is a rational response to a real threat, report Hannah Kirk and Sashka Samarawickrama. However, for some, it impacts functioning (such as sleep and cognition) and can cause significant distress This is our home....
05 June, 2026
Getting the kids out the door for school drives me bananas. How can we make mornings calmer?
Getting the kids out the door for school can feel like herding cats in the rain, write researchers Fiona Boylan and Amelia Ruscoe Just when one child is ready, another can’t find a shoe, someone remembers homework, and someone else starts crying because they want more...
04 June, 2026
Why Connection Matters More Than Perfection in Parenting (and How to Build It)
Feeling guilty after a tough parenting moment? You’re not alone, writes Lisa Taylor. Her expert guide explains why those reactions happen—and how small shifts, not perfection, can help you build stronger, more connected relationships with your child. There's a moment I see in so many parents...
04 June, 2026
Why the ‘no screens’ rule is setting parents up to fail
Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life, writes Stephanie Milford. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for communication, work, learning, and at times, simply getting through the day....
03 June, 2026
Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying?
NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral, write Susan Rowe, Amy L. Kenworthy and Daniel Brennan. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are in short supply. But squishy sensory toys have been around much...
03 June, 2026
Working Mum Guilt: Why Mothers Don’t Need Any More of It
For many working mums, the hardest critic isn’t a boss, a teacher or another parent — it’s the voice in their own head. Emma Robertson reflects on motherhood, guilt, grandmothers and the impossible standard of being everywhere at once. What makes a “real” mother? Mention childcare and...
28 May, 2026
How do teens really use AI companions?
With more creativity than you might think, report Annabel Blake, Eduardo Velloso and Marcus Carter In 2022, the founders of chatbot startup Character.AI launched a platform where anyone could create interactive characters powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The app exploded, quickly growing to more than 20 million...
28 May, 2026
How to cook using ingredients too good to waste
Don’t throw it out! Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same time, writes Lauren Ball and Emily Burch, we throw away huge amounts of perfectly edible food every year. Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same...
28 May, 2026