A new Australian study reveals celebrity alcohol brands are widely visible to under-18s on Instagram, raising concerns about how social media marketing may influence teens’ attitudes to drinking. Teens can easily see celebrity alcohol promotions Parents who assume social media platforms block alcohol advertising for under-18s may...
Martha Wegner enrolled her son in circus school, but she didn’t expect him to become the class clown. When a child doesn’t thrive in competitive sport or traditional academics, it can leave parents worried. But creative outlets — from circus classes to drawing and performance —...
Kathy Sena finds a little self-realisation — and a lot of laughter — through improvisation. …we weren’t so much looking to run away from something as we were looking to embrace something else – our true selves; the kid inside who once rolled around on the...
For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel overwhelming, writes Erin Smith For some, like me, it does more than break your heart. The death of a pet can reopen old...
We often blame mobile phones for distracted driving. But for parents, the biggest risks may come from inside the car — a baby crying, siblings arguing, or even an engaging audiobook. Researchers Johra Kayeser Fatima, Jeroen van Boxtel, Ram Subramanian and Somayeh Bahmannia have found...
Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can we get our spark back? Will the therapist take sides? Priscilla Dunk-West explains. These kinds of questions are normal in a society that places such importance on coupledom, despite...
Donna’s one-tray baked chicken layered with buffalo mozzarella, wrapped in prosciutto and roasted with balsamic and cherry tomatoes is a real favourite. It looks impressive, tastes incredible and the oven does most of the work for you. Ingredients ¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar 1...
Joseph Kelly’s boyhood dream hits a speedhump when he and his daughter go shopping for a car. Back then I would have thought a guy trying to force his wife, two children and Woody the dog into a black, two-door V8 was a pretty tragic sight....
If school lunch programs are going to work in Australia, families’ support will be crucial, report researchers Brittany Johnson, Alexandra Manson and Rebecca Golley Most Australian children bring their lunch to school through a “lunchbox system”. But there is a growing push for schools to provide students...
Children’s songs are meant to be comforting, imaginative and timeless. But during one ordinary bedtime singalong, John Hershey realises that some of our most beloved classics might be quietly preparing kids for a world of sealing wax, string… and very low expectations from dragons. A Bedtime...
