In today’s challenging economic climate, many parents find it increasingly difficult to manage their children’s requests for things they cannot afford. Explaining financial constraints to children can be tough, especially when it comes to saying no without causing disappointment or misunderstandings. Constructively responding to these...
Researchers Steven Roberts and Stephanie Wescott have been alarmed when looking online at ‘misogynist radicalisation’. Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material, or contact with strangers. As researchers looking at sexism and...
Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD, report Stella Boyd-Ford and Clare Dix Gathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes: from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when...
Here’s what to look out for, writes Samantha Vlcek We know children often miss more school days in the winter months as sickness sets in. But at this time of year, parents and teachers can also notice children disengaging from preferred activities and finding it more difficult...
Damon Young and his wife have decided to share the highs and lows of parenting and of work. Last year, we brought our baby daughter home from the hospital. Life was part euphoria, part coma as we juggled nappies, baths, meals, washing, and our curious toddler. We...
Simone Pettigrew and Allison Gaines introduce their new app – so you can see how your favourite foods stack up Lasagne or risotto? Muesli bar or brownie? What’s better for the planet? How do you know for sure? We’ve crunched the numbers on greenhouse gas emissions so...
Emotions don’t decide who you are, writes Shawna Mastro Campbell Inside Out 2 invites us back into the mind of Riley, now a 13-year-old ice-hockey enthusiast on the cusp of high school – and puberty. Literally overnight, her brain goes through a large-scale demolition and construction that...
Is it ever possible to be properly prepared for parenthood, asks Sarah Cameron. “Gotta go – can’t talk now – Emily’s screaming again. Honestly, she’s SO relentless!” That was the last line of an email I received recently from my sister, Nikki, who was talking about...
So what are your rights at work, and how can you stand up for yourself if you're facing discrimination? Erica Hatfield provides practical ideas to empower pregnant mums (and dads) on what to do if they're facing discrimination at work. Part 1. Here’s what you need...
Lisa Nicole Sharwood, Rebecca Ivers and Warwick Teague drill down on 4 charts that show how kids’ injury risk changes over time and differs for boys and girls Injuries are the leading cause of disability and death among Australian children and adolescents. At least a quarter...
