Would you let AI help raise your kids? How parents are already using it
Parents are turning to AI for meals, homework and parenting advice. Where can it help, what are the risks, and what does Australian research tell us?...
13 August, 2026
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Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives
Ben Gray, reports from New Zealand why Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ –but it is saving lives. The concept of cultural safety is recognised worldwide as an innovation by New Zealand nursing academic Irihapeti Ramsden. The New Zealand Nursing Council was a leader...
12 August, 2026
How to encourage a child to try new scary things
Once you have a sense of what’s going on, let your child know the feeling makes sense before moving to suggesting what to do. Children find it easier to think about solutions once they feel heard....
06 August, 2026
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind...
05 August, 2026
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...
05 August, 2026
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....
30 July, 2026
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 July, 2026
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...
24 July, 2026
How should schools manage poor student behaviour?
When a prestigious school disciplined students with isolation and overnight tents, it sparked outrage and a bigger question. With suspensions climbing across the country, how should schools handle poor behaviour? We look at what the science says about getting teens back on track....
23 July, 2026
Why handwriting still matters for growing brains
Handwriting is more than neat letters. Experts say writing by hand helps children build brain connections for learning, memory and literacy....
23 July, 2026