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...
Our research shows they like being in groups, reports Ben Bradley and Jane Margot Selby When parents are starting their babies in daycare, a common concern is whether it is good for little ones to be away from their primary carers for long periods of time. But as...
During International Fathers' Mental Health Day on June 17th 2024, the Centre for Perinatal Psychology is encouraging dads who may be struggling to come forward and seek help. While it has long been recognised that as many as 15 per cent of new mothers may experience...
There are many ways to encourage children to write thank-you notes, writes Kathy Sena. The birthday party is over, the kids are happily exhausted and full of cake—and you can pat yourself on the back for pulling off a successful celebration. It's time to put your...
Evelyn Lewin is dedicated to documenting her offspring’s exploits. I have a feeling that my daughter is going to grow up thinking that she is famous. Either that or her mother has a camera in the place where her nose should be. This is because, and...
