Fit kids have better mental and physical health. Ben Singh and Grace McKeon look at the why, how and when for parents. The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s...
Cabana drama: The current debate may prompt Australian beach authorities to consider bringing in cabana regulation, writes Samuel Cornell Debate erupted recently over the growing number of beach tents, or “cabanas”, proliferating on Australian beaches. The controversy, which began on social media, was fuelled by Prime...
The rise of online ‘kidfluencers’ is raising complex legal and ethical questions, by Irmine Keta Rotimi Videos of children opening boxes of toys and playing with them have become a feature of online marketing – making stars out of children as young as two. Twelve-year-old influencer Ryan...
Curiosity is a hallmark of children and a key learning process in the early years, writes Anna Girardi Children, especially toddlers and preschoolers, have an uncanny ability to surprise adults. And one of the more alarming discoveries parents can make is their child has stuck a...
Holiday playdates are great for kids – but ditch the stress and don’t compare milestones, writes Kimberley Beasley During school holidays, playdates can provide a brilliant opportunity for social interactions for both children and their parents. They can help children get to know kids at their...
Regular lessons have paused – but your kids should still practise their swimming this summer, advises Amy Peden Many swimming schools have temporarily closed for the summer holidays. But this doesn’t mean you should take a break from helping your kids learn how to swim. What can...
Andrew Woods and Willa Maguire prepare 10 essentials for your first aid kit≥ Summer is here and for many that means going to the beach. You grab your swimmers, beach towel and sunscreen then maybe check the weather forecast. Did you think to grab a first aid...
Researcher, Chris Speldewinde shows you 3 things to try with kids at the beach this summer. Summer is a wonderful time for families to go the beach and for small children to get to know the water and the sand. But aside from being a place...
A very simple idea for a Christmas dessert, that looks like a traditional panettone but is much more delicious. Easy enough for the kids to help make it. Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) maple syrup 2 tablespoons brandy 1 litre store-bought vanilla ice-cream 1 x 1kg store-bought pandoro...
Decorating your Christmas tree? Try these crafts inspired by Aussie plants and animals, write Caitlyn Forster, Euan Ritchie and Laura Nicole Driessen While we’re busy preparing for Christmas, many Australian native plants and animals are also busy – growing, flowering and raising their young. What better...
