And a lot of work for children’s advocates! writes Rys Farthing Privacy protections for children are woefully lacking in Australia. Regular readers of small screen will be all too familiar with some of the problems this has led to, from apps that track and use worrying...
Researcher Liam Burke looks at why Australian parents want locally made TV for their kids Australian kids today have greater access to screen entertainment than any generation before. Across smartphones, tablets, laptops and the old-school TV set, streaming services mean there is an endless supply of...
And what do you do with the leftover lollies? ask Clare Dix and Stella Boyd-Ford Halloween is a very exciting time for children and let’s face it, for many adults, too. The costumes, decorations and of course the treats all contribute to the thrill of this spooky...
Celebrate the Sydney Opera House's 50th Anniversary! Watch Yuldea, performed by Bangarra Dance Theatre, a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary dancers, drawing on 65,000 years of culture. In celebration of Sydney Opera House’s 50th anniversary, Yuldea is one of 50 iconic performances available...
Looking for a fun Australian gift for your kids this Christmas? Nearly all of the books reviewed here are by Australian-born and based authors and illustrators - perfect to put under the tree for young readers! For the littlies: Roobee Roo Series by Nico and Candy Robertson, pub...
Oh My! writes Shannon Wong-Nizic. Halloween Craft is Great for Spooking up Kids’ Imaginations From dressing up to trick-or-treating, there’s no doubt about it: kids love Halloween. Craft expert Shannon, who runs parenting hub Oh Creative Day, says that creating and making Halloween costumes and decorations...
Parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie are waving bye bye to bedtime battles thanks to a curated collection of kids podcasts from LiSTNR. The podcasts are aimed at educating, storytelling, music sharing and establishing a bedtime routine that’s calm and happy,...
Spin Master, a global children's entertainment company, has conducted research in collaboration with TotallyAwesome to explore the renewed popularity of board games in fostering face-to-face interaction, emotional intelligence, and countering digital overload for improved mental health. “We are thrilled to see that board games are making...
Children transition from primary school and into high school, carrying with them skills, attitudes, and values toward learning and in particular, reading. It is widely accepted that the purpose of education is to provide children with the skills to learn and participate in society. While...
This year’s festival runs 12 to 20 August. with thousands of events around Australia. Explore the big topics, brilliant minds, and unexpected ideas from the world of science. Last year 1.9 million people participated in 1657 registered National Science Week events and activities – the largest...
