Ever snapped at your child and wondered, Where did that come from? A new parenting book explains why our own childhood shapes our reactions—and how small, thoughtful shifts can help break the cycle. Why reactions can feel bigger than the moment Most parents recognise it—the sharper tone...
Blind box* toys such as Labubu are hugely popular with children and collectors, but their mystery packaging means buyers don’t know what they’ll get until they open the box. César Albarrán-Torres and Jessica Balanzategui say the chance-based appeal raises questions about gambling-like behaviour. If you walk...
How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers, especially those with disabilities and with kids, report Paul Harpur and Lisa Stafford Retailers are increasing security to deter shoplifting, but locked cabinets, barriers and staff checks can make everyday shopping stressful for parents with prams, children in...
With Google, YouTube and AI tools at their fingertips, today’s kids can access information instantly—but knowing what counts as their own work is becoming increasingly blurred. Here’s what parents need to understand about plagiarism now. The new reality: information everywhere For today’s students, information isn’t something they...
It’s hard to escape the news right now. From global conflict to political tension, distressing headlines and confronting images are never more than a swipe away — for us, and increasingly, for our children. As parents, we’re walking a delicate line. We want our kids to...
Uri Gal reports that Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved problems and directed shoppers to information. Soon, Olive will be able to do...
Tyson Gordon said ‘I want someone submissive’ The current season of Married at First Sight is shaping up to be one of the most controversial yet, writes Claudia Young, with the inclusion of Tyson Gordon demonstrating how the manosphere has breached containment. While the producers and Channel...
A new survey reveals many boys still feel pressure to hide emotions, appear tough and conform to traditional ideas of masculinity, reports Michael Flood. Experts say these stereotypes can affect boys’ wellbeing, friendships and willingness to seek help. Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and...
Online spaces promoting extreme ideas about masculinity are reaching more teenage boys. As the Netflix documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere sparks debate, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says open conversations at home are key. What is the “manosphere”? Parents may have heard the term recently thanks to the Netflix...
Here’s what the online ads actually say, using various tactics to appeal to parents, report Madeleine Stirling, Christine Parker and Daniel Angus Recently, the federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or restrict infant formula marketing in...
