Why do children bully other kids?

With a government review underway, report Marilyn Campbell and Shannon O'Brien, we have to ask why children bully other kids. The federal government has launched a “rapid review” to examine what works in preventing bullying in schools. Led by mental health experts, the review will inform a new national standard for responding to bullying. This follows the...

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Why Learning a Second Language Is a Smart Move for Kids
Virginia Prior writes that helping your child learn another language does more than expand their vocabulary – it boosts brainpower, emotional well-being, and future career prospects. From improved memory to long-term cognitive benefits, here’s why raising a bilingual child is one of the best investments...
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31 July, 2025
Energy-Saving Tips for Families: How to Cut Bills and Stay Warm This Winter
Discover practical energy-saving tips for families. From heating hacks to smart laundry habits, here’s how to reduce your power bills—especially during winter. Warm Smarter, Not Harder Winter heating can be one of the biggest energy drains for households. To stay warm without blowing your budget,...
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24 July, 2025
Mum-Turned-Engineer Creates Breastfeeding Monitor to Reassure New Parents
For many new parents, the biggest challenge of breastfeeding isn’t the latch—it’s the not knowing. New Aussie Invention Tracks Milk Intake in Real Time A Monash University engineer and mum has created a smart device that removes the guesswork, measuring how much milk a baby...
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17 July, 2025
The Comparison Trap: Why No Parent Has It Easier Than You Think
Sometimes it’s best not to inject yourself into someone else’s experience of parenting, writes Megan Blandford. “You’re So Lucky”: When Parental Jealousy Creeps In “My daughter threw her first tantrum the other day.” I looked over, stunned. “Her first tantrum? At the age of two?...
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10 July, 2025
What’s on at the Cinema these July 2025 School Holidays
Looking for some movies for the days when holidays become too much and a little quiet time is required? Elio (Disney Pixar) Rated PG Mild themes, animated violence Running time: 1h 39m Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the...
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03 July, 2025
When Did You Last Wash That? The Surprising Truth About Our Most-Used Household Items
From bedding to bags, these are the hygiene habits many Aussies forget You might be diligent about tossing your clothes in the wash, but what about your reusable shopping bags, couch throws, or pet beds? A new guide has revealed how often everyday household items...
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26 June, 2025

Celebrating Mothers

Real-Life Toilet Training: One Mum’s Surprising Lessons From the Potty Frontline
Kylie Ladd recalls the unplanned and rather fortuitous ways in which her children became toilet trained. Forget the Books—Toilet Training Doesn’t Always Go to Plan When it comes to toilet-training, less is definitely more. That is, the less time and effort you have to spend...
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24 July, 2025
Mum-Turned-Engineer Creates Breastfeeding Monitor to Reassure New Parents
For many new parents, the biggest challenge of breastfeeding isn’t the latch—it’s the not knowing. New Aussie Invention Tracks Milk Intake in Real Time A Monash University engineer and mum has created a smart device that removes the guesswork, measuring how much milk a baby...
Editor
17 July, 2025
The Comparison Trap: Why No Parent Has It Easier Than You Think
Sometimes it’s best not to inject yourself into someone else’s experience of parenting, writes Megan Blandford. “You’re So Lucky”: When Parental Jealousy Creeps In “My daughter threw her first tantrum the other day.” I looked over, stunned. “Her first tantrum? At the age of two?...
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10 July, 2025
Book Review: The Fourth Trimester by Amelia Lamont
Navigating the first few months after giving birth can be overwhelming, but The Fourth Trimester by Amelia Lamont, offers new parents a much-needed blend of practical advice and heartfelt reassurance, writes Victoria Baker. Amelia Lamont’s The Fourth Trimester is a realistic, informative and compassionate guide to the...
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04 July, 2025