by Both major parties are finally talking about the importance of preschool – here’s why it matters Early childhood education and care barely rated a mention in the lead-up to the 2016 federal election. But the mood has changed in Canberra. In […]
by Bluey is a ground-breaking Australian children’s television series and the most downloaded show in ABC iView history. Since premiering in October 2018, Bluey has been played on iView over 100 million times, and it is set to stream internationally on Disney’s […]
by Not every child is a bookworm, but research shows that developing a love of reading early in life can provide many benefits. From a positive impact on academic achievement, increased general knowledge, vocabulary growth, improved writing ability, and helping children to […]
by What happens in our first three years profoundly influences the rest of our lives. Children who encounter extreme adversity in those early years – including prolonged exposure to physical or sexual abuse and living in a highly stressful family environment – […]
by Most parents would agree that parenting is extremely complex and challenging. What works for one child, might not work for another – even within the same family. Parenting practices and beliefs around the world can also be strikingly different. Japanese children, […]
by Buying a new home can be quite an exciting endeavour – it symbolises a new beginning and a new chapter in your life. However, house hunting can often seem like a daunting and stressful process, especially when you don’t really know […]
by Suncorp extends Team Girls initiative with launch of confidence ‘Rally Cry’ with artist Thandi Phoenix Suncorp has revealed the findings of the ‘2019 Australian Youth Confidence Report’, revealing more than half of parents are concerned about their daughter’s self-esteem. This coincides […]
by Some Australian students are reportedly shunning Year 12 exams to seek less stressful pathways to finishing school. These reports come amid warnings of rising rates of anxiety and depression among young people, with psychologists calling for better mental health support services […]
by The decision to have a baby or not to have a baby is a big one. The ripple effect of that decision impacts many. The pressure to make the ‘right’ decision, can put a couple in a sticky situation where choices […]
by Summer is a special time of the year for every family member regardless of their age or gender. During this time, the temperatures rise, and the sun shines brightly with its warmth brightening everyone’s face, ultimately bringing mirth into their hearts. […]
by It’s been an unsettling week for parents after a series of reports claimed that kids found disturbing images in online videos. Word about the “Momo Challenge,” as well as upsetting video splices, spread quickly across parents’ groups — but are the […]
by For book lovers, reading to their children may seem obvious. Why would they not want to pass on their love of literature? However, researchers have shown there are more benefits for both adult and child that come with reading than just […]
by Parents worry about whether their teenagers are getting enough sleep. Research studies suggest that teenagers are suffering an “epidemic of sleep deprivation in Canada” and globally — one that will have long-term health impacts. So how much sleep do adolescents really […]
by A new banking study has highlighted how specific money experiences during childhood can lay the foundation for financial wellness as an adult. The survey of 1000 adults was conducted by ME Bank looking for links between financial wellness and an array […]
by Jetstar has just done it again and released incredible prices for return flights to Japan from anywhere in Australia. This is a similar offer to what I took up last year, along with another family, with the attitude of “book now […]
by Some people think talent is born. The often-told story of Mozart playing piano at three and composing at five reinforces such beliefs. But here’s the rest of that story: Mozart’s father was a successful musician, composer and instructor. He was devoted […]
by Better Homes and Gardens has been a staple for families across Australia since 1997, and that is not about to change in 2019. The Channel 7 favourite will continue to give us those handy tips for our homes, inside and out, […]
by Mother, daughter duo Valerie and Courtney tugged the nation’s hearts in 2017 as finalists in My Kitchen Rules. Spreading their love for cooking and family, the down-to-earth ladies are back and have a big 2019 ahead of them. With My Kitchen […]
by It was Australia Day and as my granddaughter and I waited for the main feature to start, they showed the shorts of a sort of space action movie involving an array of Lego people and places. It was The Lego Movie […]
by This week it is back to school and for some, starting for the first time. Either way children are required to transition from a safe, known environment to some form of unfamiliar territory. As a parent and grandparent most of us […]
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