Unveiling the Struggles: A Study on Work Conditions for Pregnant Women, Parents on Leave and Parents Returning to Work A 2014 Australian national review showed that almost half (49%) of mothers, and over a quarter (27%) of fathers, have experienced discrimination during their pregnancy, parental leave...
Now we must consider the ethical and moral quandaries, writes Kathryn MacKay Researchers have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, according to media reports. Remarkably, these embryos have reportedly been created from embryonic stem cells, meaning they do not require sperm and ova. This development, widely...
Addressing the Neglect in Australia's Education System Do you suspect that your child may be gifted? Are you concerned about their educational needs and the support they receive at school? You're not alone. In Australia, there is a pressing issue of neglecting the needs of gifted...
Erase messy mistakes with Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens and Markers If, like so many of us, you love being organised and dislike making mistakes, then you’ll love Frixion erasable pens and markers because if you make a mistake or have a change of mind, just erase...
Looking for some good books for the over 8’s for their holiday reading? Here are some great suggestions! Ming & Hilde: Lead A Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World) by Jackie French, pub. by HarperCollins p/b RRP$16.99 ages 10+ Jackie French is one of our best-known writers....
Grandma’s visits got off to a turbulent start, but then became a joy for the whole family, writes Patricia Tan. The second bedroom in our squeezy unit has always been known as ‘Ma Ma’s room’. Our boys, aged two and four, live in a transient state;...
It's on LiSTNR, with a fresh season that puts the spotlight on dads. Renowned midwife Cath Curtain teams up with Chris Taylor, known for his work on The Chaser and the acclaimed series Upright, to deliver an engaging and relatable podcast experience. Chris Taylor opens up...
Kylie Ladd considers the impact of parenthood on friendships. It was the seagulls that clinched it. I was holidaying with a relatively new friend, someone I’d met through our children’s creche. We’d been chatting together at the creche Christmas party, discussing our plans for the summer,...
‘Help, my kids keep getting head lice!’ Cameron Webb has some ideas that might help! Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or carer has to face. Primary school-aged children, who seem to always be...
Expert Bea Farrons has 4 tips to teach kids it’s OK to make mistakes using art and craft Encouraging children to be at ease with making mistakes can be a wonderful lesson in resilience and can help to build their confidence. One of the great ways...
