Australian midwives and GPs should be allowed to manage pregnancies and births in the private hospital system under a new proposal that would see health insurers funding more options for expecting families. More Choices, Lower Costs for Expecting Families The new proposal aims to make private hospital...
Mothers need proper screening after birth, writes Phyllis Ohene-Agyei A growing number of women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which typically resolve after birth. Known as gestational diabetes, this is the most common metabolic disorder in pregnancy and affects one in seven women worldwide and...
Women don’t have a ‘surge’ in fertility before menopause – but surprise pregnancies can happen, even after 45, writes Karin Hammarberg We occasionally see media reports about celebrities in their mid-40s having surprise pregnancies. You might also hear stories like these from friends or relatives or...
Open Days and Special Events allow parents to see if the school is a right fit for their child and that the school offers the academic and cultural expectations of the family. They are an important event for both the schools and their pupils and...
Maths and creativity don’t have to be opposites—they might just be the perfect pair for better learning outcomes. Could Creative Thinking Boost Literacy and Numeracy? When ‘Elephant’ toothpaste erupts in the science lab, history lessons involve Pokémon playing cards, and maths students bake chocolate brownies, it might...
Whatever TikTok says, write Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull and Nina Jane Chad, feeding your baby butter won’t help them sleep through the night. Sleep is the holy grail for new parents. So no wonder many tired parents are looking for something to help their babies sleep. A...
When it comes to deciding whether or not a child is ready to participate in organised sport, the ball is in the parents’ court, writes Rob Pegley. Many have seen footage of a young Tiger Woods swinging a golf club at age three. It’s a rudimentary...
Rhonda Garad reminisces about the changing nature of child’s play. My three-year-old curled up beside me and, gently removing my glasses, stared earnestly into my eyes and asked, “What are you doing Mum?” I replied that I was having fun. She looked at the newspaper I...
Inspired by the symbol of a rainbow—representing diversity, hope, and connection—Teach A Rainbow fosters an atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported. As parents, one of the most important decisions we make is choosing the right early learning centre for our children. With so many...
Elise Waghorn, asks if it's a good idea. It’s almost the end of the school year. And that means it’s “awards season” for school students. Before the holidays, students, teachers and families will gather for speech days where awards will be handed out for academic performance, citizenship,...
