Helen Marshall reports what are the symptoms you should look out for? And how can you prevent it? Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which is often in the news. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be...
Looking for some movies for the kids these school holidays (2024)? Here are 8 movies with details and summaries: 1. Inside Out 2 Availability: Released. 96mins. PG Summary: In this much-anticipated sequel, Riley is now a teenager facing new emotional challenges as she navigates high school. Inside her mind,...
Aussie parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie will be breathing a sigh of relief! From a hilarious podcast about the human body, a detective series that investigates killer butterflies and glow worms, to art-curious kids who study what freaky snakes have...
With many families travelling around Australia over Easter and the school holidays, the NSW Health Department is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being originally notified in early February of a woman with the illness in Sydney. Since measles has...
Children are naturally curious, so start young and make gallery visits a normal activity, writes Naomi Zouwer In our house, we have a favourite story about the time our toddler was dragged from the National Portrait Gallery kicking and screaming, “I want to see more paintings!!!” She...
Try LiSTNR's A Pawsome Road Trip Adventure: UnTrue Podcast – The Underdogs Catch a Cat Burglar The sun beamed down as we packed up the car, ready for our summer road trip with the kids. The excitement in the air was palpable, but so was the...
Corey Bloomfield looks at how families can use the holidays to lay the groundwork for a more positive school year ahead. These long summer holidays may seem like an extra blessing to families dealing with a child who does not like school or refuses to go. But even...
Art expert Naomi Zouwer, suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house Keren Fedida/Unsplash School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you for the iPad. There are lots of things you...
As summer holidays kick in, the beaches become a popular destination for families and friends. However, amidst the sun and sand, a silent danger lurks – rip currents. Recognizing the signs of these often underestimated hazards is crucial for ensuring a safe beach experience. In collaboration...
This month we are looking at some holiday reading for those eight years and over. Many kids this age are dreamers, who believe that we can all be forces for good, so these authors have worked hard to give more wonderful stories for them to...
