It’s a pool party! But can you navigate pool safety while ensuring the kids have heaps of fun? asks Amy Peden It’s summer so kids’ playdates and birthday parties might start moving from the playground to the pool. I research how to prevent drowning. I’m also a...
Cameron Webb asks why do I really need them in Australia? Summer’s here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors. But how safe are they? And do we really...
With long summer days, family road trips and more time away from screens, podcasts are a brilliant way to keep kids entertained, informed and inspired — without relying on social media. From Aussie-made favourites to trusted international shows loved by Australian families, these podcasts are perfect...
Have you downloaded our latest free CHILD Mini Mag? It’s filled with festive activities and free printables to keep the kids busy, plus Christmas recipe inspiration and decorating ideas....
For children who prefer a gentler cinema experience Many Australian cinemas offer sensory-friendly screenings designed for children who are autistic, sensory-sensitive, anxious in noisy environments, or littlies who simply prefer a more relaxed setting. These sessions typically feature: Lower volume levels Dimmed lights (not complete darkness) No trailers...
Looking for some movies for the days when holidays become too much and a little quiet time is required? Here are Childmags suggested summer family movies. Also, note that Sensory Screenings are available where noted below. At a Glance: Zootopia 2 (PG) – from 27 Nov Wicked: For...
Help teens understand these reactions are normal. Social media platforms are designed to keep users hooked, write Christiane Kehoe and Elizabeth Westrupp Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many are genuinely distressed or struggling with the change, and many...
The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns, write researchers Giselle Woodley and Paul Haskell-Dowland There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers...
“Even confident children misjudge speed. Walking with an adult is still the safest option.” — Kidsafe Australia A Safer Summer for Everyone With more children outdoors over summer, pedestrian safety requires shared responsibility: parents providing supervision, communities designing safer streets, drivers slowing down, and manufacturers continuing to improve...
Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Scientists Anna Wang, Jon Beves and Timothy Schmidt show the difference is smaller than you think. “Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how...
