Parenting
The profound pride of parenthood: celebrating every milestone
26 September
One of the greatest joys of parenthood is the sense of pride that comes from watching your children grow, thrive, and achieve their milestones. The feeling is truly profound and unique, touching deep emotions as you witness them develop into their...[Read More]
Toxic-free childcare guide to keep kids safe
21 August
A new Toxic-free Childcare Guide will deliver trustworthy advice for childcare centres and preschools on where potentially harmful chemicals may be found. The resource, published by the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of...[Read More]
Most baby foods fail health test, make dodgy claims
14 August
Most Australian baby and toddler foods fail to meet international nutritional guidelines while featuring dodgy health claims in their marketing. More than three-quarters of the 309 food products featured in a newly released study from The George...[Read More]
Toddler milk ‘a myth that needs to be busted’
17 July
Marketing guidelines for infant and toddler formulas need to be scrapped and replaced with a stricter code of practice, leading health organisations say. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants the voluntary, self-regulated industry agreement...[Read More]
PM weighs in on fresh push for free or cheap childcare
19 June
Families could end up paying just $10 a day for three days a week of high-quality early childhood education as momentum builds to reform the troubled system. Early learning and parenting groups have rallied around a Centre for Policy Development...[Read More]
Harmonising Guidance and Friendship: The Art of Parenting with Heart
4 April
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence. The...[Read More]
Parenting styles and the pros and cons of each
13 March
It’s a common misconception that in therapy, a person will blame all of their life issues on their parents. This is not true. However, decades of research indicate that a person’s mother’s or father’s parenting style may have an impact on...[Read More]
The Cornerstone of a Bright Future: The Importance of a Good Education for Your Child
22 February
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children, aiming to lay down a path that leads to a fulfilling and prosperous future. One of the most critical and impactful steps on this journey is ensuring a good education for our children. A...[Read More]
Steps to take before posting back-to-school photos
24 January
Parents need to ensure their privacy settings are bolstered before posting their child’s back-to-school photos online. That’s the advice from the Australian Federal Police ahead of students returning to the classroom later this month. While many...[Read More]
Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads
24 January
As his own boss, Amar Singh is thankful for the flexibility he has had to be the best father to his two kids. “There’s a certain time you need to connect with your child,” he told AAP. “If you are always busy and working and you can’t have...[Read More]
Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts
14 December
Families are being warned to be mindful of keeping children safe from predators on gaming and other smart devices over Christmas. Reports of online child exploitation incidents spike after holiday periods as young people spend longer on their...[Read More]
Australian students out-performing international peers
6 December
Australian students are performing better than their average overseas peers, but those from disadvantaged backgrounds are about five years behind in their schooling. Education performance in Australia is above average in maths, science and literacy,...[Read More]
Different types of parenting styles and the pros and cons of each
3 August
It’s a common misconception that in therapy, a person will blame all of their life issues on their parents. This is not true. However, decades of research indicate that a person’s mother’s or father’s parenting style may have an impact on...[Read More]
Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages
12 July
Families battling the cost of living are hoping for a break when the federal government’s childcare rebate boost kicks in. From Monday, families earning less than $530,000 with one or more children under five will receive childcare subsidies of up...[Read More]
One-shot virus vaccine hope to protect preterm babies
12 July
Researchers hope the successful trial of a one-shot vaccine will reduce hospitalisation rates for premature babies at risk of complications from a common respiratory virus. More than 43,000 cases of respiratory syncytial virus have been recorded...[Read More]