For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel overwhelming, writes Erin Smith For some, like me, it does more than break your heart. The death of a pet can reopen old...
New research by Callula Killingly and her colleagues shows that it’s never too late to help students learn to read – even in high school. There's a lot parents can do. Jonathan Cooper/ Unsplash Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and...
We often blame mobile phones for distracted driving. But for parents, the biggest risks may come from inside the car — a baby crying, siblings arguing, or even an engaging audiobook. Researchers Johra Kayeser Fatima, Jeroen van Boxtel, Ram Subramanian and Somayeh Bahmannia have found...
Yes, men have a biological clock too. If you’re looking to conceive, age is a consideration but not the only factor, writes Theresa Larkin When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age....
Teacher retention remains a significant concern in Australia, with stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction being major contributors to educators leaving the profession, writes Hugh Gundlach Numerous studies and media reports highlighting declining job satisfaction and deteriorating wellbeing among teachers make attracting new applicants challenging as well. Declining...
Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can we get our spark back? Will the therapist take sides? Priscilla Dunk-West explains. These kinds of questions are normal in a society that places such importance on coupledom, despite...
The words we all use matter, explains Matthew Harrison, Jessica Riordan, Sarah Timperley and Jess Rowlings. When it comes to neurodiversity – they shape how communities understand difference, who is believed and who feels safe to ask for support. For people with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
Donna’s one-tray baked chicken layered with buffalo mozzarella, wrapped in prosciutto and roasted with balsamic and cherry tomatoes is a real favourite. It looks impressive, tastes incredible and the oven does most of the work for you. Ingredients ¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar 1...
Joseph Kelly’s boyhood dream hits a speedhump when he and his daughter go shopping for a car. Back then I would have thought a guy trying to force his wife, two children and Woody the dog into a black, two-door V8 was a pretty tragic sight....
Maria Koromilas reflects on the friendships she has made at her daughter’s school and wonders how meeting more mothers when her son starts school will affect her social life. This year, my son, the second of my three children, will start school. There will be no...
