New research reveals the surprising ways parents influence teen sleep patterns – and what you can do to help, with less guilt and conflict report Rosalind Ge and Vanessa Cropley It’s nearly midnight on a school night. Your teenager’s light is still on. Maybe they’re finishing...
Even the most mindful parents slip into old habits, explains Dr Amanda Mullin, When Old Voices Sneak In We all start out with the best intentions. I’ll be more patient, we promise. More understanding. More aware. And then one day—somewhere between the school run and a supermarket...
While often miscast as mysterious or hard to understand, cats are actually excellent communicators, writes researcher Julia Henning. In fact, in free-ranging cat colonies, physical fights are kept to a minimum through clever use of body posturing, scent exchange and vocalisations. Cats have also adapted their communication...
Don’t dismiss kids’ sadness or anger, writes Catherine Page Jeffery. And don't assume they are now 'safe' online. In just over a month, Australia’s social media ban will begin. From December 10, those under 16 will only be able to see publicly available content on platforms such...
Such a simple idea for weeknight casual meals. Think golden marinated chicken, simple ingredients, and flavours that everyone will love. Perfect for serving with a selection of fresh salads. Ingredients 750g chicken thigh fillets (about 6), trimmed and halved ¼ cup (90g) honey 2 tablespoons harissa...
–and what it missed, write Karin Hammarberg, Alex Polyakov, Catherine Mills and Karinne Ludlow Reports of several cases of embryo and sperm mix-ups have put the Australian fertility industry in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. These bungles have raised serious questions about the industry’s current model...
With Australia’s under-16 social media ban starting December 10, young online creators and teen entrepreneurs face a new reality: rebuild, relocate, or lose the audiences they’ve spent years building. Families are asking: what happens next? Can Young Australian Creators Survive the Social Media Ban? When Australia’s world-first...
After unimaginable loss, one mum built a business to help others grieve with personalised memorial gifts that honour cherished loved ones with meaning and care. Yvonne Ralph has experienced more heartbreak than most could imagine. Thirty years ago, her world shattered when her 18-month-old daughter Jessica died...
A new Parent Connection Kit offers quick, research-backed ideas to help families connect in meaningful ways—boosting resilience, communication and confidence through small everyday moments How micro-moments build confident, resilient children Modern parenting is a constant juggle – work, school routines, digital distractions, and the nonstop mental load...
Bethan Winn offers practical, playful strategies to keep those mental muscles in shape, with five practical tips any family can start to practice. We've all seen it: a child asking Alexa for homework answers instead of looking it up, or reaching for a calculator for times...
