Why Kids should be involved in their health care.

Children have a right to learn, play and grow, write Stuart Ekberg, Anthony Herbert and Katie Ekberg. Here’s how to make that happen....

01 July, 2026

Teen Privacy: When Parents Should Step Back

 — and When They Should Step In. Into Adolescence As children move into the teenage years, privacy becomes more important — but so do trust, boundaries and calm parental involvement. “Private!” “Keep out!” “Don’t come in!” For many parents, the first signs of adolescence are small but unmistakable:...

25 June, 2026

Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability?

New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious write  Olivia Johnston, Becky Taylor and David Pomeroy Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with...

22 June, 2026

Why Aussie kids need more local shows on their screens

Australian children are growing up with more screen choices than ever before, but new research warns they may be seeing fewer stories that reflect their own lives, communities and culture. A new RMIT University report, Australian Children’s Television at the Crossroads, says Australia’s children’s television sector is...

18 June, 2026

Adopted from India: How Writing My Story Helped Me Belong

Abandoned as a child in India and later adopted by an Australian family, Madhu Rollings shares how writing down his memories helped him understand his past — and feel he belonged to two places. Making sense of my story I’m Madhu, and this is my story. I...

18 June, 2026

Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know

Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know, report Lillian Krikheli and Samantha Turner When you have a baby, mealtimes can be messy and stressful. If you’re a new parent you may be unsure what, when, and how to feed your little one....

11 June, 2026

Stressing about your baby’s growth check?

 Here’s what you need to know, report Amit Arora, Hannah Dahlen, Jessica Appleton and Lynn Kemp If you’ve ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety. As health professionals,...

11 June, 2026

Why do 27% of Australian students now have an adjustment for disability at school

An educational adjustment helps students participate on the same basis as their peers without a disability. Why are we seeing this growth? Asks Linda J. Graham and Callula Killingly New data shows 27.2% of Australian students are receiving an adjustment for disability at school. This is...

09 June, 2026

Are you worried about your preschoolers’ anxiety?

Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon  and  Monique Seymour ask "Are you worried about your preschoolers’ anxiety?" Here’s how you can help. New research on a group of Australian preschoolers suggests more than 40% are dealing with an anxiety disorder. The study, led by Monash University and published in...

08 June, 2026

Gifted Kids Need Support Too: Why Some Bright Children Are Being Missed

Experts say gifted children need better recognition and support at school — and more teacher training may be the key....

07 June, 2026