Ultimately, what we’ll need is industry-wide standardisation, so parents and children alike see uniform safety enforcement regardless of what kind of devices they use, and websites and apps can easily and reliably learn a user’s age from their device....
The milkbar had everything a child could wish for. We didn't want much – it was the simple things....
As you brace for the excitement, it can be helpful to understand how sugar and ultra-processed foods can affect kids’ sleep – and why sticking to some routines can make a big difference....
If schools substantially reduce opportunities for children to learn with and about range of technologies, the consequences may not be distributed equally. Children with fewer digital resources and experiences at home will have the most to lose....
You may have heard the term “Digital Duty of Care” in the news, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, the Australian Government wants online companies to take more responsibility for preventing foreseeable harm — rather than leaving children, parents and teachers to...
Perhaps most importantly, remind children that they don't have to know everything on their first day. Learning how high school works takes time, and asking for help is part of settling in....
A family trip to the shopping centre is an everyday outing, but there's one safety hazard parents may overlook: children's footwear on escalators....
Donna Hay’s chocolate and mascarpone dessert, is like the traditional chocolate Tiramisu, but without the coffee. This as a special-occasion family dessert as it’s quite rich and at around $4* per generous serving, it's still an attractive homemade alternative to buying individual desserts. ...
For parents, school success can easily become associated with marks, homework, behaviour and attendance. But another factor may be just as important: whether a child genuinely feels that they belong. A major international review led by Monash University has examined research into school belonging — the...
For some children, reading isn't just difficult – it can become a source of worry and embarrassment. New research suggests that struggles with reading in primary school may trigger anxiety that follows children into their later school years....
