Is it ever possible to be properly prepared for parenthood, asks Sarah Cameron. “Gotta go – can’t talk now – Emily’s screaming again. Honestly, she’s SO relentless!” That was the last line of an email I received recently from my sister, Nikki, who was talking about...
Mothers are born right alongside their babies, and while they always need support, it’s especially important in the fourth trimester (the first three months after birth), writes Emily Mitchell This postpartum period is a time unlike any other. Everything is different. Who you are has evolved,...
In preparation for her first pregnancy, Helen Kronberger ploughed through every parenting book available, but these days, she is a little more selective in her reading. The first time around, I treated my due date for giving birth like the date of a major exam. I...
So what are your rights at work, and how can you stand up for yourself if you're facing discrimination? Erica Hatfield provides practical ideas to empower pregnant mums (and dads) on what to do if they're facing discrimination at work. Part 1. Here’s what you need...
Some online platforms are starting to measure ‘student engagement’ at school, writes Chris Zomer. Here’s what you need to know. There is increasing concern children are less focused in school. This is often blamed on smartphones and social media. At the same time, there is significant pressure...
Lisa Nicole Sharwood, Rebecca Ivers and Warwick Teague drill down on 4 charts that show how kids’ injury risk changes over time and differs for boys and girls Injuries are the leading cause of disability and death among Australian children and adolescents. At least a quarter...
Our research shows they like being in groups, reports Ben Bradley and Jane Margot Selby When parents are starting their babies in daycare, a common concern is whether it is good for little ones to be away from their primary carers for long periods of time. But as...
As COVID cases rise again, Lara Herrero looks at where they have come from, and if they are a cause for concern. We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID)...
Why are they essential to your child’s success in maths? Bronwyn Reid O'Connor and Ben Zunica believe these ideas will give you the tools you need to help your child develop mathematics skills. One of the essential skills students need to master in primary school mathematics...
‘You can learn from this and so can the class’, write researchers Carly Steele and Graeme Gower All Australian teachers need to be able to teach their students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. It is part of their professional standards and the curriculum...
