When her eight-year-old daughter developed her first breast bud, Donna Reis wasn't quite ready for the answer. She set out to find out more about early puberty – and discovered that children don't always develop according to the timetable parents expect....
Children’s Book Week is here again, bringing books, costumes, favourite characters and plenty of storytelling into schools, libraries and homes around Australia. This year’s theme is Symphony of Stories....
A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” in high school classrooms. Sally has lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and the ability to move her arms, head, and face while seated. According to...
Chicken With Burnt Lemons And Haloumi is perfect as a one-pan quick evening family meal and Donna has provided a video to help you make this a family favourite!...
It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews, write Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor. Here’s how to use the time well...
After a seven-year break, Trop Jr, the short film festival made for kids by kids, is back in 2026 — giving young Australians the chance to pick up a camera, tell a story and see their work on the big screen. Open to children aged 15...
This month the ABC reported student enrolments at a central Queensland public high school had fallen by 12.5% over a 15-month period, report Sally Patfield, and Leanne Fray...
WIN passes to SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM...
For 80 years, the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year Awards have helped parents, teachers and librarians discover some of the best Australian books for children and young adults. The familiar CBCA award stickers have become a trusted sight on library and bookshop...
Having children is one of the best reasons to make or update a will. Here’s what parents should consider, from guardianship to super and family changes....
