These broccoli margherita pizzas are a great stand by as you can pre-freeze the partly baked dough ready for those unexpected extra guests! Ingredients 1 x quantity broccoli dough (see basic recipe here) 2/3cup (50g/13/4 oz) finely grated parmesan 300g (101/2 oz) cherry tomatoes, torn in...
Today's fathers are more determined to be present fathers for their children than their own fathers reports Peter West Traditionally, fathers were breadwinners and disciplinarians. Fathers taught their sons how to play football and encouraged their children to “buy a block of land”. I’ve been researching...
Daniel Donahoo believes men must get more involved in discussions about children, family and work. Becoming a dad is an important decision in any man’s life. It is a major event that helps shape the rest of their lives. Yet, while there is no shortage of...
Some men may shudder at the thought of “the snip”, reports James Dunn, but vasectomies are a safe and effective form of contraception for men who have completed their family, or don’t wish to have children. Medicare data show more than 25,000 Australian men have had...
Access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for young children with disability is not equal across Australia. Where you live can hinder access to information about disability support, assistance to apply for it, and timely access to services report Karen R Fisher and Nirosha...
Polycystic ovaries aren’t ovaries with cysts, researchers Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust, Jesse Jansen, and Kirsten McCaffery report. And having polycystic ovaries doesn’t mean you have PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition. When using the definition supported by the international guidelines, it affects...
Erica Sharplin wonders if we should be teaching our children to take ‘no’ for an answer. Can I have one Mum?” “No. Not now.” “Please Mum.” “No. I said not now. It’s nearly lunchtime.” “Ple-ease!” “I said no! Now stop bugging me about it!” “Please, please, please Mum! Just one.” So you change tack...
There’s a delicate balance between helping, and over-helping. from shutterstock.com Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Parent involvement in their child’s learning can help improve how well they do in school. However, when it comes to helping kids with homework, it’s not so simple...
Donna Hay suggests you should say goodbye to tired sandwiches and meet your new lunch box favourite! Ingredients 12 slices wholemeal bread, crusts cut off 40g butter, softened 6 eggs 1 cup (250ml) milk sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste ⅔ cup (50g) finely...
Finding a needle in a haystack, says Melinda Anderson. That’s how doctors and researchers explained it to us...
