16 Sep

The school holidays don’t have to cost a fortune

Across Australia, parents are facing the school holidays against a backdrop of soaring prices and economic pessimism. The doom and gloom is not without reason....

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10 Sep

Healthy, low-waste and actually eaten: why packing a school lunchbox isn’t so simple

For busy families, the “best” lunch may not be the one that looks perfect on paper. It may simply be the one that is reasonably nutritious, manageable to pack, fits the school day — and comes home mostly empty....

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10 Sep

Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety

Reports of shocking abuse and neglect in our early childhood system mean many Australians are questioning whether they can trust childcare centres...

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10 Sep

What helps children feel safe after trauma?

New research shows confident, supported early childhood educators can help children affected by trauma feel safer, regulate emotions and engage in learning....

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10 Sep

Spring asthma: why now is a good time to check your child’s inhalers

Spring pollen, changing weather and thunderstorms can trigger asthma flare-ups. If someone in your family has asthma, now is a good time to check medications, update their Asthma Action Plan and make sure everyone knows what to do if symptoms suddenly worsen....

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10 Sep

What is In Home Care — and why did Australia’s specialist childcare service need rescuing?

For families who can’t use ordinary childcare because of where they live, the hours they work or their child’s needs, an educator may be able to provide care in the family home. But this little-known part of Australia’s childcare system has been struggling to survive....

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10 Sep

These 5 Australian novels will get your book club talking

On any given week across Australia, thousands of people – mostly, but not always, women – gather in homes, bookshops, libraries and elsewhere, to talk about books....

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09 Sep

Domestic Violence: Boys are rarely taught to be caring

Following another series of alleged killings of women across Australia, the country has once again found itself asking familiar questions: how many more women have to die before we act?...

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09 Sep

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety?

When all parents talked about safety, they weren’t thinking equally about every type of risk. Their biggest concerns centred on staff-to-child conduct and supervision ratios....

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08 Sep

One in three students in years 7–9 show signs of school disengagement

Starting high school can be an exciting time. Students meet new people, study new subjects and gain more independence. But for many, high school can also feel harder to manage....

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