How humour helped my son settle into school
When her son feels lost during his first days of school, Gail Fernandes discovers how reassurance, patience and a shared joke can help him settle in....
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Jul
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30
Jul
My kids and I are so fed up with each other after holidays. How can we reset?
Rachael Sharman, writes that she remembers visiting a friend with three young boys at the end of a particularly busy school holiday period. Her youngest moped into the kitchen whining “Muuuuuuummmm”. My friend responded with a sharp, exasperated, “WHAT!?”...
30
Jul
The best new Australian nature books for children in 2026.
From koalas and crocodiles to rivers, coastlines and curious wombat poo, the Wilderness Society’s 2026 children’s book shortlist offers families plenty of inspiring ways to explore nature, Country and culture through reading....
29
Jul
A simple crown craft to help children talk about safety
Queensland Child Protection Week is marking its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a simple but meaningful craft activity families, schools and early learning centres can do together....
29
Jul
Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide
When women cannot access immediate safety from partners, family members, or even from systems that dismiss or disbelieve them, their distress compounds and suicide risk increases, writes Victoria Rasmussen...
28
Jul
New school game helps students understand severe allergies
A free classroom mystery game teaches Year 6 and 7 students how to recognise allergic reactions, reduce food allergy risks and support classmates....
27
Jul
Monthly Book Spotlight: The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds
The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds: a funny adventure for young worriers. This middle-grade featured book is around resilience, courage, adventure and will keep older primary readers engaged....
25
Jul
Why did my baby die?
I’m a pathologist, writes Jane Dahlstrom. Here’s what I want you to know. About six babies are stillborn in Australia every day – an incredibly difficult time for families. Warning: this article is about stillbirth and its investigations, including autopsies and related procedures....
24
Jul
To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents
Many Australian children struggle with their mental health, report researchers Narendar Manohar, Hiroko Fujimoto and Peter Baldwin. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness. So what can actually help? Our research shows the most powerful influences on children’s...
23
Jul
Should we assume all students see pictures in their minds as they learn?
When students can create a clear mental picture, that image may help them understand, organise and remember new information. This is all helpful for their learning....