In Australia, the corporal punishment of children is legal, writes Sophie Havighurst. Parents can still wash their child's mouth out with soap. In all states and territories, parents or carers are permitted to punish children using physical force with the intent to cause some degree of...
But what do families want from apartments? ask Nicole Cook, Shanaka Herath and Sophie-May Kerr The family-friendly apartment is an idea whose time has come. In the Liverpool CBD in Sydney, for example, half the apartments are occupied by families with children, our newly published study...
Emotional abuse is a pattern of hurtful messages, report Divna Haslam, Alina Morawska and James Graham Scott, building parenting skills could help prevent it. When people think about child maltreatment, many think of physical or sexual abuse. But a key finding of our Australian Child Maltreatment Study,...
Brendan Gleeson believes it’s time for families to break out of the confines of our current culture. We are seeing the progressive closure of the human imagination. Sociologist Michael Pusey spoke about the withering of the Australian political imagination since the rise of economic rationalism, while...
Here are 7 signs you’re on the right track, writes Bomikazi Zeka With the cost of living and interest rates rising, a growing number of Australians are struggling to manage their finances. Many are experiencing genuine financial stress. But even in the best of times, managing your...
It seems we all have a bit to learn about how to protect ourselves and the ones we love, writes Harry Tucker. Here are some ideas about what you can do. Just as you would lock your front door when leaving your home or ensure your...
These solutions are for common laundry problems, writes Win Koda and will make laundry less of a hassle! Wash everything in cold water except towels and whites to avoid setting stains and save on energy costs. Freshen up wrinkled clothes by throwing them into the...
Jodi Wiley is very keen for books and reading to be as integral to her children’s lives as they are to hers. A whole new world emerges upon becoming a parent. For example, the baby aisle in the supermarket is suddenly relevant: nappy prices are compared...
Not a traditional lasagna by any means, this little creation is all about getting as much flavour and nutrients into one dish while keeping it affordable. To do this, we’re using loads of in season Autumn veggies, leftover pasta from last night’s pasta and delicious Salmon. Guy...
Andrew Whitehouse and David Trembath report on their new guideline for clinicians and families Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today. The guideline, which we co-authored with others, represents a...
