Children and young people have a clear sense of what makes them feel safe, respected and supported — and a new national report says adults need to take those views seriously if Australia wants to prevent violence before it begins. A new report from the Australian...
A small black triangle on some medicine information leaflets is meant to help keep patients safer. But new Australian research suggests most people do not know what it means — and that could mean important side effects are going unreported....
Foraging can be fun for families, but wild mushrooms and plants may be poisonous or contaminated. Here is what parents need to know....
With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, Gregory Moore's been enjoying the seasonal change in his garden and its trees. Here are 5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring. ...
It happens just when you need to leave, writes Joshua Pate. Bags are packed. Shoes are on. Then your child decides a jumper is impossible....
E-scooter injuries among children have risen sharply, prompting experts to warn parents about speed, falls, head injuries and privately owned devices....
When her son feels lost during his first days of school, Gail Fernandes discovers how reassurance, patience and a shared joke can help him settle in....
Rachael Sharman, writes that she remembers visiting a friend with three young boys at the end of a particularly busy school holiday period. Her youngest moped into the kitchen whining “Muuuuuuummmm”. My friend responded with a sharp, exasperated, “WHAT!?”...
Many Australian children struggle with their mental health, report researchers Narendar Manohar, Hiroko Fujimoto and Peter Baldwin. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness. So what can actually help? Our research shows the most powerful influences on children’s...
Here's a great one pan dinner from Donna for a family mid-week meal. Switch in sweet potato if the cost is better. Serves 4–6. The ingredients cost approximately $3-4.50 per person....
