05 Aug

Why the half-time orange still deserves a place in junior sport.

Half-time oranges are disappearing from junior sport, but dietitians say they remain an affordable, hydrating and child-friendly snack....

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05 Aug

When children ask about disability: how parents can respond with honesty and respect

Children are naturally curious about the people around them, and sometimes their questions about disability arrive loudly and without warning. These moments can feel awkward, but they are also a chance to help children understand difference with honesty, kindness and respect. Children notice things. They notice...

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04 Aug

Does your child only read graphic novels?

Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But the answer might be: you don’t have...

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03 Aug

The tiny black triangle on some medicines — and why parents should know what it means

A small black triangle on some medicine information leaflets is meant to help keep patients safer. But new Australian research suggests most people do not know what it means — and that could mean important side effects are going unreported....

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02 Aug

Can we cure asthma?

Asthma is conventionally viewed as “treatable but incurable”. In other words, we can manage its symptoms but not reverse the underlying condition....

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01 Aug

Foraging with kids: why wild food is best left untasted

Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....

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31 Jul

5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring

With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, Gregory Moore's been enjoying the seasonal change in his garden and its trees. Here are 5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring. ...

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30 Jul

What parents should know about children’s eye health and reading difficulties

When a child is struggling to read or keep up at school, it is natural for parents to look for possible causes, writes Dr Maree Flaherty. You may wonder whether their eyesight, eye movements or ability to “track” words across a page could be contributing....

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30 Jul

Kids do feel the cold. So why won’t they wear a jumper?

It happens just when you need to leave, writes Joshua Pate. Bags are packed. Shoes are on. Then your child decides a jumper is impossible....

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30 Jul

Why children should have their blood pressure checked?

High blood pressure is usually thought of as an adult health problem, but it can also affect children. Australia’s first guidelines for childhood hypertension aim to identify children at risk before it affects their heart, kidneys or long-term health....

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