Australia’s under-16 social media ban has only been in place since December 2025, but families are already feeling the impact. For some, it’s brought relief and clearer rules. For others, it’s complicated how kids connect — and how parents enforce the limits. A circuit-breaker for family conflict...
When you have young children, writes Nick Fuller, it can be tempting to feed them early, then sit down to a separate meal once they’re in bed. But setting a routine where you eat as a family, for even a couple of nights a week, can...
Parents are hearing louder calls to limit kids’ screen time, especially with platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube under scrutiny. But new Australian research suggests the answer may not be as simple as “less is best.”...
Australian children appear to be growing up with far fewer moles than kids did in the early 1990s — a promising sign for future melanoma risk. Researchers David Duffy and Nick Martin say the shift may reflect decades of sun-smart messaging, but it’s also a reminder...
Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in early childhood education and care could harm their child’s development....
When the budget’s tight but you still want something fresh and satisfying, this Thai basil chicken delivers. It’s fast, flexible, and easy to bulk out with extra veg—perfect for busy weeknights....
If your child is waking multiple times a night, you’re far from alone. New research shows disrupted sleep is common across Australian families — but when does it become a concern, and what can you realistically do to improve it? How common is broken sleep in...
In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome....
As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household....
Child abuse in Australian sport can happen to anyone, in any sport, at any level – during practice, in competition and online, report researchers Mary Woessner, Alexandra Parker, Aurélie Pankowiak and Fiona McLachlan At community level, volunteers play an essential role. But some are not able to...
