Bluey certainly thinks so, writes Sarah Lawson. Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia,...
Representation shapes how we understand ourselves long before we have the language to explain who we are, report Jess Rowlings and Matthew Harrison When autistic children don’t see themselves reflected in toys, stories or media, the absence can feel like a message about who belongs –...
When the budget’s tight but you still want something fresh and satisfying, this Thai basil chicken delivers. It’s fast, flexible, and easy to bulk out with extra veg—perfect for busy weeknights....
If your child is waking multiple times a night, you’re far from alone. New research shows disrupted sleep is common across Australian families — but when does it become a concern, and what can you realistically do to improve it? How common is broken sleep in...
In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome....
As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household....
We're a couple of days early, but we want to take this chance to say Happy Mother's Day to our beautiful readers. We honestly believe that one of the best things about motherhood is the other mums. And we feel super lucky to be in...
Child abuse in Australian sport can happen to anyone, in any sport, at any level – during practice, in competition and online, report researchers Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Fiona McLachlan At community level, volunteers play an essential role. But some are not able to...
Parents are trying the viral “Jessica!” tantrum hack to stop meltdowns in seconds. But while experts say it can work short term, they also warn it shouldn’t replace helping kids understand big feelings....
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6–10% of kids and 2–6% of adults, reports researcher Clare O'Toole. FatCamera/Getty Images People with ADHD have either mainly inattentive symptoms (such as lacking concentration), mainly hyperactive and impulsive symptoms (such as speaking or...
