How can you make sure everyone feels comfortable and supported? What if one of your guests has an eating disorder or is anxious around food? Kathleen de Boer, Courtney P. McLean and Inge Gnatt As the holiday season continues, perhaps you’re thinking of hosting friends and...
Sarah Jefferson asks could a little bit of school work over the holidays help? As the summer holidays progress, parents may feel concerned their children will “forget how to spell their own names” during the long school break. Or there may be worries about forgetting times tables,...
Expert, Matthew Thompson's, pick of the best board games to play (and gift) this summer In a world that can seem increasingly digitised and isolating, board games offer a unique chance to connect with others. And over the holiday period, the right game can make all the...
Do you need some more information about the games in Matthew Thompson's article. Here are more details: 1. Sushi Go Party! Players: 2–8Suggested age: 8+ (can work from 6–7 with adult support) A bright, fast-paced card-drafting game that’s easy to learn and quick to play. Younger kids can...
It’s a pool party! But can you navigate pool safety while ensuring the kids have heaps of fun? asks Amy Peden It’s summer so kids’ playdates and birthday parties might start moving from the playground to the pool. I research how to prevent drowning. I’m also a...
With the pressure for housing at the moment, the Planning Institute of Australia has a timely reminder that well-maintained public areas, infrastructure and facilities are the building blocks of healthy and vibrant communities. How Our Cities Have Evolved The early planned settlements in Australia were small, and...
For children who prefer a gentler cinema experience Many Australian cinemas offer sensory-friendly screenings designed for children who are autistic, sensory-sensitive, anxious in noisy environments, or littlies who simply prefer a more relaxed setting. These sessions typically feature: Lower volume levels Dimmed lights (not complete darkness) No trailers...
Looking for some movies for the days when holidays become too much and a little quiet time is required? Here are Childmags suggested summer family movies. Also, note that Sensory Screenings are available where noted below. At a Glance: Zootopia 2 (PG) – from 27 Nov Wicked: For...
Help teens understand these reactions are normal. Social media platforms are designed to keep users hooked, write Christiane Kehoe and Elizabeth Westrupp Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many are genuinely distressed or struggling with the change, and many...
Discover the best podcasts for Australian parents and carers this summer — from wellbeing and women’s health to finance, parenting, news, comedy and true crime. Why podcasts are perfect for the summer break School holidays can be joyful… and chaotic. Between travel, work, and keeping kids entertained,...
