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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Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide
When women cannot access immediate safety from partners, family members, or even from systems that dismiss or disbelieve them, their distress compounds and suicide risk increases, writes Victoria Rasmussen...
29 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
Dads Don’t Have To Carry It All: Why Small Conversations Matter
During Men’s Health Week (15-21 June), parenting experts were encouraging dads, granddads and father figures to talk more openly about stress and family life — for their own wellbeing and their children’s too. A simple way dads can support their wellbeing Many parents and carers are feeling...
21 June, 2026
Why Connection Matters More Than Perfection in Parenting (and How to Build It)
Feeling guilty after a tough parenting moment? You’re not alone, writes Lisa Taylor. Her expert guide explains why those reactions happen—and how small shifts, not perfection, can help you build stronger, more connected relationships with your child. There's a moment I see in so many parents...
04 June, 2026
Everyday Wins Worth Celebrating: Easy Ways Families Can Turn Small Moments Into Big Memories
Not every celebration needs a birthday cake or a big guest list. From school wins to first jobs—and even lost teeth—everyday milestones can become meaningful family moments if you choose to mark them. Why small celebrations matter In busy family life, it’s easy to save celebrations for...
21 May, 2026
Why Married At First Sight gives the ‘manosphere’ a prime time slot
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...
26 March, 2026
Six key findings about the pressure boys face to fit traditional ideas of masculinity
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...
26 March, 2026
What Parents Should Know About the ‘Manosphere’ – and Why Talking to Boys Matters
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...
25 March, 2026
New national survey asks Aussie teens: is sex and consent education really working?
A new anonymous survey is inviting teens to share what they really think about sex and consent education—giving parents fresh insight into what young people need to build safe, respectful relationships. A new national survey is asking Australian teenagers a simple but important question: is sex...
22 March, 2026