The Tresilian Sleep Book provides expert advice on how to help your baby to sleep safely – from Australia’s most trusted parent support organisation There’s lots of advice on where your baby should sleep after she’s born. Some people recommend that you share a room with your...
In Australia, more than 1 million children are affected by domestic and family violence. Experts say that exposure can lead to short and long term negative mental, behavioural, and social effects. Those who witness physical, emotional or verbal domestic violence are twice as likely to...
A highly trained dog is best therapy and best friend for Clare Timmins’ son, Liam, who has autism....
Mental ill-health affects one in seven 4 to 17 year olds, reports Margo Ward. The cost of not supporting these children before their challenges grow with them into adulthood, is significant. When Sarah* found herself homeless with two young children following a domestic violence situation, she...
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness. However, pregnant women, newborn babies and people with a weakened immune system may also be at risk. Chickenpox is highly contagious to people who have never had chickenpox before, or who have not been vaccinated. You can also...
Want to find out how your toddler's vocabulary compares to their peers? Then this Australian study, which is building a picture of children’s early vocabulary, needs your help! Researchers welcome parents of children aged 8 to 36 months, to join a national study of children’s early...
Many women experience doubt when they return to work after maternity leave. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, reports Carina O'Brien, after returning to work herself. Take a few moments to think about how much has changed in your workplace in the...
Children of all abilities and needs should have room to play and explore their world. HomeAdvisor has put together some great ideas to help you create a backyard playground just for them. Play is so important for a child’s development that the United Nations declared play...
Helping kids recover in the aftermath of bush fires, cyclones, floods or other natural disasters is a challenge for the whole family. The Salvation Army have put together some tips for helping your children after a natural disaster. Kids can be particularly vulnerable following a natural...
Two young people who have faced extraordinary challenges, have left a lasting impression on Dr Duncan Jefferson. One child lost half her brain with the remaining half able to make up for it. The other suffered a tragic sporting injury. There are people you meet in...
