Would you let AI help raise your kids? How parents are already using it

Parents are turning to AI for meals, homework and parenting advice. Where can it help, what are the risks, and what does Australian research tell us?

EDITOR’S PICKS

Endometriosis: why a new musical is getting people talking about a painful condition
Endometriosis affects one in seven Australian women. We look at current support and the musical putting this often-misunderstood condition centre stage.
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13 August, 2026
Why parents’ everyday habits may shape a teen’s gambling risk
New research suggests parents’ attitudes and everyday gambling habits can influence whether teenagers gamble and experience gambling-related harm.
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06 August, 2026
Why children should have their blood pressure checked?
High blood pressure is usually thought of as an adult health problem, but it can also affect children. Australia’s first guidelines for childhood hypertension aim to identify children at risk before it affects their heart, kidneys or long-term health.
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30 July, 2026
Why have Australian unis dropped again in global rankings?
Here’s why we can’t just shrug it off, writes Kylie Message More than half of Australia’s universities dropped in global rankings recently. Individual results always bounce around. But this drop, via the Centre for World University Rankings, suggests the decline of Australia’s standing in many...
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23 July, 2026
Is milk good or bad for kids?
And how much dairy do they actually need? asks Nick Fuller If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Some influencers claim you should avoid milk at all costs, for fear...
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16 July, 2026
10 hot family board and tabletop games for holidays and cool weekends
Board games have had a glam-up in recent years, with many of the newest family favourites designed to be quick to learn, beautifully made and genuinely fun for both kids and adults.
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08 July, 2026

Celebrating Mothers

What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor?
While the decision is often framed around autonomy, trust and control, the death of wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke after a home birth has highlighted the serious risks when complications arise and urgent medical care is delayed.
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09 July, 2026
13 Pregnancy myths: what’s true, what’s not, and what parents-to-be should know
When you're expecting, everyone offers you advice, and it's hard to know what's true. We've debunked 13 of the most common pregnancy myths, from bump shapes to hair dye, so you can stop second-guessing and start enjoying the ride. The best part? Some of the things you thought were off-limits are actually perfectly fine.
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08 July, 2026
When Work Makes You a Better Parent
Kylie Ladd reflects on the relief, guilt and quiet joy that can come with reclaiming working time after the intense early years of parenting. When my youngest child started school, for the first time in almost nine years, large chunks of each weekday belonged solely...
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25 June, 2026
Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know
Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know, report Lillian Krikheli and Samantha Turner When you have a baby, mealtimes can be messy and stressful. If you’re a new parent you may be unsure what, when, and how to feed your...
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11 June, 2026