Parenting
Parenting styles and the pros and cons of each
13 March
Itās a common misconception that in therapy, a person will blame all of their life issues on their parents. This is not true. Ā However, decades of research indicate that a personās motherās or fatherās 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 childās back-to-school photos online. Thatās 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. āThereās a certain time you need to connect with your child,ā he told AAP. āIf you are always busy and working and you canāt 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]
Family law ā separation and divorce
23 November
No matter how sincere and pure peopleās intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say āI doā, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]
Different types of parenting styles and the pros and cons of each
3 August
Itās 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 personās motherās or fatherās 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 governmentās 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]
No warning on a third of products with button batteries
28 June
More than a third of products being sold in Australia with potentially lethal button batteries fail to include mandatory warnings. The batteries are commonly used in toys and other household items such as keys, remote controls, calculators, musical...[Read More]
Science education shake-up to generate Aussie Einsteins
14 June
Albert Einstein is set to revolutionise science again ā this time, for school children. Researchers say itās time to reverse Australiaās critical skills shortage in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), especially among young...[Read More]
Helping teenage kids with independent living at home
20 April
As time passes, helping your teenage kids with independent living becomes more and more important. To help them with the transition, you can encourage them to live more independently at home. We show you how with some tips on giving them more...[Read More]
How parents can prepare for the cost of education in Australia
30 March
Education is a vital investment in your childās future, but it can also be a significant financial burden for those who are unprepared. One study shows that although a large majority of Australian parents believe that education plays a significant...[Read More]
New parents set to benefit from paid leave expansion
8 March
The path has been laid for new parents to access more flexible and generous paid parental leave with the changes passing federal parliament. The new laws combine two existing payments into a shared 20-week scheme, expand access and make it easier...[Read More]