Whatever TikTok says, write Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull and Nina Jane Chad, feeding your baby butter won’t help them sleep through the night. Sleep is the holy grail for new parents. So no wonder many tired parents are looking for something to help their babies sleep. A...
When it comes to deciding whether or not a child is ready to participate in organised sport, the ball is in the parents’ court, writes Rob Pegley. Many have seen footage of a young Tiger Woods swinging a golf club at age three. It’s a rudimentary...
Inspired by the symbol of a rainbow—representing diversity, hope, and connection—Teach A Rainbow fosters an atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported. As parents, one of the most important decisions we make is choosing the right early learning centre for our children. With so many...
Elise Waghorn, asks if it's a good idea. It’s almost the end of the school year. And that means it’s “awards season” for school students. Before the holidays, students, teachers and families will gather for speech days where awards will be handed out for academic performance, citizenship,...
It's hard when you are looking for a book with a particular theme, to actually find one that's specific to your child. It will need to be of interest to them to keep their attention and should be one you can read out aloud and enjoy...
Julianne Moore’s children’s book about redheads is under ‘review’, reports Sarah Mokrzycki, Actor Julianne Moore’s picture book, Freckleface Strawberry, was recently removed for “compliance review” from schools serving the families of US military and civilian defence personnel. The review, conducted by the US Department of Defense, is...
This can leave separated parents ‘completely out of it’, report researchers Renee Desmarchelier, India Bryce and Kate Cantrell In 1987, UK researchers lamented how schools were organised “around the assumption that the nuclear family is the norm”. Families who did not fit this model were “either...
Ian Thorpe Challenges Australians to Swim and Save Lives Sign Up, Set Your Goal, and Make a Difference This March Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe AM is calling on Australians to dive into Laps for Life 2025, an annual swimming fundraiser supporting youth mental health service ReachOut. In...
Sports foster confidence and lifelong connections for kids, yet they continue to quit, new research reveals. With the 2025 netball season is kicking off in April, Netball has become most popular sport for girls and women in Australia, with over 1,000,000 participants expected in the upcoming season. It is...
Financial Basics Foundation Launches Cashed Up, supported by Australian Retirement Trust New Courses Teach Kids Smart Money Skills for the Future As the school year kicks off, the Financial Basics Foundation is launching Cashed Up, a free financial literacy program designed to equip Australian high school students...
