The best venue for your child’s party might be at the end of your street, writes Claire Yezbak Fadden. Is your home too small to accommodate 10 seven year olds running around? Or are you the kind of mum who wants to be more hands-on with...
Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years long. There are 3 things families can do, write Sarah Pillar and Andrew Whitehouse. Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as...
Dig It calls on the kids of Australia to “name the nine” In a move that will thrill kids across the country, Kate Keegan & Sam Maccoll from DIG IT is officially inviting kids to NAME THE NINE excavators, with the creators of the chosen names...
Don’t forget the power of play – write David Trembath and Andrew Whitehouse. Navigating a maze of therapies and supports can be difficult for parents of autistic children. Often, children have multiple learning needs, and attempting to address them one by one can take more hours than there...
Grit or quit? asks Sarah Jefferson Grit. Don't quit. That's the mantra many parents may have in mind when they, like me, spend what feels like years ferrying children to a seemingly endless variety of sports and activities. From enduring sheets of almost vertical icy rain...
In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, a totem is a spiritual emblem from the natural world, such as a plant or animal. The totem is gifted to an individual by a parent or elder, usually around the time of their birth. Some people have...
Year 1 and Year 8 can be surprisingly tough transitions (if your child is struggling, they are not alone), write Nina Van Dyke and Cynthia Leung. When we talk about “school transitions”, we generally refer to three specific points: starting primary school, starting secondary school, and...
Whether your child enjoys drinking from their favourite sippy cup in between meals or to get ready for bedtime, you are most likely creating the perfect conditions for cavities to form on their primary teeth, reports Dr Minoo Ghamari. 1 in 4 children (aged 5...
Cassy Dittman asks how should parents respond? The new year often means a new season of kids’ sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discovering their child is now saying they’d like to quit their usual sport. My husband and I...
Not a traditional lasagna by any means, this little creation is all about getting as much flavour and nutrients into one dish while keeping it affordable. To do this, we’re using loads of in season Autumn veggies, leftover pasta from last night’s pasta and delicious Salmon. Guy...
