25 Best Parenting Articles

From what to pack for school lunch, to how to cope with social media, school bullying, traveling with kids and tackling career goals - we're revisiting 25 of your favourite parenting articles. ...

27 October, 2022

Book Reviews: Picture books that focus on feelings and emotions

This months Picture books looks at feelings and emotions that may be a difficult discussion with small children. Dancing with Memories by Sally Yule, illus. Cheryl Orsini, pub. ABC Kids Imprint, h/b RRP$15.99. Ages 4+ (with Professor Ralph Martins and Maggie Beer) This delightful and moving book looks at...

27 October, 2022

Why are prescriptions for ADHD medication in Australia increasing?

ADHD medications have doubled in the last decade, report David Coghill and Emma Sciberras – but other treatments can help too. A recent detailed analysis of prescribing trends for ADHD medications in Australia found prescriptions for ADHD medications doubled from 2013 to 2020. While this is...

25 October, 2022

How new paid parental leave is treating parenting as an equal partnership

Paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks by 2026, with pressure on dads to share more early caring, reports Michelle Grattan Government-funded paid parental leave will be extended, and more pressure placed on fathers to share caring for babies, under an initiative to be unveiled by...

22 October, 2022

12 Great parenting podcasts for Aussies

Why not have some industry-leading voices connect with you?  Here are some recent podcasts for all parents to check out. BabytalkExternal (ABC) - babies don't come with instruction manuals but that just means that there's a lot to learn. This podcast will share insights...

13 October, 2022

Coroner finds social media contributed to 14-year-old Molly Russell’s death.

 How should parents and platforms react? Asks Tama Leaver Last week, London coroner Andrew Walker delivered his findings from the inquest into 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell’s death, concluding she “died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”. The...

13 October, 2022

Baby sling safety is under the spotlight – a 5-point checklist can keep infants safe

 Suffocation is the likely cause in most deaths associated with slings and baby carriers.  Jeanine Young reports on way to keep infants safe Carrying babies in a soft fabric sling or carrier close to their parent or caregiver has been practised throughout the world for centuries....

12 October, 2022

Advancing With Asperger’s

Laura O’Connell’s son has come a long way in his social relationships. Some years ago, our son Aidan had difficulty settling into school. At first, we put this down to moving interstate too frequently. By the time he was in Year 4, he’d been to five...

11 October, 2022

what are the options if the mainstream schooling doesn’t suit your child?

Australia has a new online-only private school. Rebecca English looks at the many options available. As of next year, a Melbourne private school will open to online-only enrolments for years five to 12. It will cost A$18,000 per year in fees, and parents will have to supervise...

06 October, 2022

What are selective schools? Do they favour gifted students only?

NSW is trying to make the selective school application process fairer – but is it doing enough? asks Christina Ho The NSW state government has recently  announced a major overhaul of its selective school program. From the 2023 intake, up to 20% of the places on...

06 October, 2022