Did you know handwriting can boost your child’s brainpower? Discover why learning to write by hand still matters — for creativity, focus and lifelong learning. The lost art of handwriting In an age where children spend hours each day tapping and swiping, the simple act of writing...
A new national report calls for earlier, evidence-based action to keep vulnerable children safe, supported, and out of the justice system. What if the key to preventing youth crime wasn’t tougher punishment, but better care, earlier on? A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission...
Baby Goes Retro Brings Nostalgia Back to Children’s Wear At Baby Goes Retro, they believe children’s clothes should be more than just outfits, they’re the beginning of memories. Each piece in their collection tells a story, designed to be loved, worn, and eventually folded away as...
Tom Whelan reflects on the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren—and the timeless lessons passed between generations. The Land of Whatever You Want My children’s grandmother lives by the sea in a place we call The Land of Whatever You Want.“Ice-cream for breakfast? Sure, smother it in...
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...
Author and journalist Virginia Tapscott, in her new book All Mothers Work, argues that to value care properly, we must start by changing the words we use. We often talk about mothers “returning to work” as if the countless hours spent feeding, cleaning, teaching, and comforting their children...
Do kids cost more now? Asks expert, Ben Phillips. Calculating the cost of raising kids is complicated. Australians are having fewer children than ever. At 1.5 babies per woman, the fertility rate is at a record low. Many attribute this to the cost of having and...
A UK hack shows Australia needs to be very careful about its CCTV trial for daycare centres, reports Lauren Brocki, Alicia Phillips and Kelli-Anne Price It has been a horror year for early childhood education and care in Australia, amid ongoing reports and allegations of abuse...
Ideal for younger readers, these books combine warmth, rhythm, and colour to keep little ones engaged from start to finish. Whether read at bedtime or playtime, it’s a lovely way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of books and shared reading. The Drought Kangaroo by...
Across Australia, more families are choosing to homeschool. How can we make sure they do it well? asks Rebecca English, Chris Krogh and David Roy According to NSW figures released late last month, homeschooling registrations in the state more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, from...
