How humour helped my son settle into school
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....
30 July, 2026
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My kids and I are so fed up with each other after holidays. How can we reset?
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!?”...
30 July, 2026
To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents
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...
24 July, 2026
Donna Hay: Baked pumpkin and bacon rissotto
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....
23 July, 2026
Back to school after the holidays: 10 tips for a smoother return
Help children settle back into school after the winter holidays with 10 practical tips for routines, lunches, sleep, organisation and first-week worries....
23 July, 2026
More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?
The greatest growth in independent school attendance was in inner regional areas, for example, Camden, Wagga Wagga, and Lismore. In these locations, attendance at independent schools increased by 7% since 2008. Attendance at government schools dropped by 9%....
19 July, 2026
Would you buy imperfect bread to help cut your grocery bill?
A new food rescue idea is bringing “wonky” artisan bread to family tables — and it could help reduce waste as well as the weekly shop....
16 July, 2026
Why hearing ‘that’s not quite right’ can help kids build resilience
No child loves being corrected. But when feedback is calm, clear and respectful, it can help children learn, persist and understand that mistakes are part of growing up — not proof they have failed....
16 July, 2026
Why parents shouldn’t carry all the blame for kids’ junk-food choices
Kids are surrounded by junk food marketing everywhere — from cartoons on cereal boxes to sponsorships on their favourite sports team. It's easy to feel like you're failing every time you cave at the checkout. But the truth is, you're up against a marketing machine...
15 July, 2026
Recipe: Donna Hay’s Chocolate Mud Pies
A special-treat dessert that is sure to please everyone from Donna Hay. Cost estimate: Approx. $2.15–$2.60 per serve, depending on the ice-cream and whether pantry staples are already on hand....
09 July, 2026