Choosing to get a dog is a huge decision; a puppy isn’t just for Christmas as they say, reports Andrew Trounson. Designer dogs, selective breeding, clones and intensive breeding are having unintended effects on the health and wellbeing of man’s best friend - so is our...

Shocking New Data Reveals Weekly Hospitalisations on the Sunshine Coast Parents are being urged to think twice before letting their child ride an e-scooter, after new research revealed that two children a week are hospitalised due to e-scooter injuries on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The study, published in...

At this time of year, writes Sharon Turner, some children may start to feel a little flat. Maybe they’re slower to get going in the morning, less enthusiastic about school, or more easily frustrated by small things. As the weather cools and the school year hits...

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO, Maria Said AM, shares her top travel tips to help families “plan well, eat smart and travel safe.” New data reveals 99% of families with food allergies worry about travelling, experts share how to reduce the risks and build confidence. Travel should...

Here’s what they want you to know and how friends, family and schools can help, writes Trevor Mazzucchelli If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands...

How New Research is Helping Dancers Stay Injury-Free For many young dancers, ballet is more than a hobby—it’s a lifelong dream in the making. But behind the graceful leaps and pirouettes lies a physically demanding discipline that can take a serious toll on the body, especially...

The truth about sugary drinks: new research finds most Australians — especially parents — are ready for stronger action to protect kids from sugary drinks Parents across Australia are fed up with confusing labels, sneaky marketing, and sugary drinks dressed up as “healthy” options — and...

With school holidays approaching fast, here is a timely new website for those who have to navigate a holiday if your child has life-threatening food allergies.  Plan well, eat smart and travel safe with Australia’s first Food Allergy Travel Hub For many families living with food allergies,...

Research tells us there are three good reasons why, writes Megan Lee and Jacqui Yoxall It’s winter, and many of us find ourselves drawn to bowls of cheesy pasta, oozing puddings, warming soups, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. These and other comfort foods can make us feel...