Why parents need a will — even if you think you don’t own much!
Having children is one of the best reasons to make or update a will. Here’s what parents should consider, from guardianship to super and family changes....
20 August, 2026
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Before you buy another toy could you borrow it instead?
Toy libraries can give families access to puzzles, ride-ons, sensory toys and more for a low membership cost — without buying every toy new....
20 August, 2026
Thinking of posting pictures of your child online? Ask these 4 questions first.
Parents, schools and clubs regularly post images of children to social media platforms and websites, writes Lauri Parr. While this may support connection with family and friends, promote school or sports activities or celebrate children’s achievements, there can be unintended consequences....
19 August, 2026
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life, writes Danielle Einstein. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to communicate whenever we need to....
13 August, 2026
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
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