Melissa Morns writes that many women say that they ‘feel guilty for feeling like that.’ The benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognised, and many women find it an enjoyable and bonding experience. Women also often face challenges that can make it difficult to breastfeed, such as...
Frances Doyle has 5 expert tips to save the day Book Week is here again. Around Australia, parents of primary school-aged children are coming up with costumes, so their kids can take part in parades. Some kids are going to love wearing costumes and showing them off...
Camp Quality has expanded their Kids’ Guide to Cancer with the aim of improving health outcomes for families, including those from multicultural communities. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is difficult for any family. It can be hard to know what to say to your kids, how...
Children transition from primary school and into high school, carrying with them skills, attitudes, and values toward learning and in particular, reading. It is widely accepted that the purpose of education is to provide children with the skills to learn and participate in society. While...
For parents facing the heart-wrenching uncertainty of infantile epilepsy, a beacon of hope has emerged. An international breakthrough study, published in The Lancet Neurology, unveils the remarkable potential of rapid genome sequencing in transforming the lives of babies battling epilepsy. Imagine the ordeal of witnessing your newborn's...
Love pasta? Then you'll love this easy change to a simple family pasta dish from Donna Hay. The crispy crumb and chilli flakes can be simply altered to suit your family's dietary needs. Ingredients 400g dried spaghetti 1 cup (250ml) pure cream 4 egg yolks, lightly...
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has joined forces with Dr Rob from Experimentary to launch The Big Bloody Experiment for National Science Week. The Big Bloody Experiment is a series of fun experiments that enables school children nationwide to learn about blood and all the amazing things...
The eminent annual awards continue to celebrate and honour quality Australian literature for young people and enjoys a superb growth trajectory. Entries across the six categories covered topics relevant to our complex world and the lived experience of our young readers—including life within a migrant family...
A groundbreaking research conducted by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has revealed that babies with food allergies are more likely to develop asthma and experience reduced lung function as they grow older. This study, published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, highlights the importance...
Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions, Melissa Starling finds. To most of us, a dog showing its teeth is a pretty clear signal of a threat. In 1872, Charles Darwin first suggested animals showed emotions similar to ours in their body language,...
