Making a good decision can seem simple — until you’re a small child with a very good idea that goes spectacularly wrong. In Jo Dabrowski and Cate James’ new picture book, Albert discovers that good intentions don’t always produce good results. Albert wakes up ready to...
It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews, write Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor. Here’s how to use the time well...
This month the ABC reported student enrolments at a central Queensland public high school had fallen by 12.5% over a 15-month period, report Sally Patfield, and Leanne Fray...
Toy libraries can give families access to puzzles, ride-ons, sensory toys and more for a low membership cost — without buying every toy new....
Looking for free family entertainment? Your local library may offer books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, internet access, kids’ activities and more....
Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books have been selected for a new IBBY-UNESCO global collection celebrating Indigenous languages and storytelling....
Giant dinosaurs, robots, space, wildlife and blobfish are among the family highlights of National Science Week, running 15–23 August 2026....
NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind...
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...
Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....
