Sleep deprivation is no joke for new mums and dads, writes Dr Nick Fuller It can also be challenging for those with older children or teens. Just when you manage to get on top of all the sleep issues caused during pregnancy, new problems can arise,...
What happens when you give a low-income family $26,000 in their child’s first year? Researchers Sharon Goldfeld, Elodie O'Connor and Sarah Gray think they’ve found out. It’s well-known that children raised in families experiencing financial stress face greater risks of psychological and educational difficulties and behavioural...
There were benefits all around when twin girls who were deaf boarded with Ann Goldberg’s family. Wanted—a warm family home for deaf twin girls aged eight, from Monday to Friday while attending the local school for deaf children. Despite living next door to a school for deaf...
Lucinda Bertram has a packing list for all excursions but wonders whether she goes a little too far. “Have you got your bag packed?” a friend of mine asked an expectant mother we both knew. “Not yet,” came her flippant reply, even though she was almost...
Joseph Kelly contemplates the decline in the popularity of siblings sharing rooms. With the arrival of my second daughter, I carried on with the mistaken assumption that my two girls would happily share a room. The assumption was based on solid empirical evidence on the topic...
Cathy Watson discovers that time is of the essence. My mother was full of adages. “Little children love one another” was a familiar chime as her little children fought relentlessly and created new ways to annoy their siblings. “God loves a cheerful giver”, she would remind...
One of the things I love about school holidays is getting the kids in the kitchen. Whether they are making a simple snack, dinner or a sweet treat, giving them the experience and confidence in the kitchen will go a long way. Donna Baked Pumpkin And...
Understanding the psychology of goals can help tick things off – and keep you on track, reports researcher Kim M Caudwell. It feels like we are living in busy times. According to the OECD Better Life Index, 12.5% of Australians report working at least 50 hours a...
Cassy Dittman, Govind Krishnamoorthy and Marg Rogers can help you prepare for that conversation With around one in 50 adults diagnosed with cancer each year, many people are faced with the difficult task of sharing the news of their diagnosis with their loved ones. Parents...
We’re blinded by the birth block. We read all the books and take all the classes to help prepare for that one momentous day (and we should; birth IS important). But, we fail to see past birth and too often neglect to prepare for postpartum,...
