Aussie kids struggle with basics: How to help your child
Children are taking longer to settle into daycare or school in the new year because they’re more anxious, can’t focus and don’t know how to play with other kids, experts say. Find out why.
Parenting
Heel prick test to start screening babies for new condition
The test which screens babies for genetic conditions by pricking their heel to get a tiny sample of blood will now be able to check for a new condition.
‘Truly blessed’: Miracle team helps tiniest newborns get home for Christmas
The tiny Christmas miracles at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital NICU have met Santa for the first time, while their parents navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their unexpected early arrival.
‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey
Rebecca Boyd has revealed how she tackled her neurodivergent journey as a young mum, and shares her tips to coping at stressful times, including the festive season.
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How doctors saved my little boy after drowning
When Melina Pereira pulled her boy’s blue body from the family’s pool, she feared the worst. What happened next, even his doctor has described as a miracle.
Phenergan warning: What parents need to know
An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.
Brutal reality facing premmie babies just got even harder
Premature babies born as late as 37 weeks face even more difficulties later in life than many had first thought.
Outrage over X-rated shops near school
“If they ask ‘What’s that shop, Mummy?’, what should I say?” asked a concerned parent, who is demanding the southwestern Sydney adult-only shops to shut.
‘Serious risk’: Outrage over new school
Plans for a new school on the outskirts of a major Australian city have been met with formal opposition from thousands of community members.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
Tech giant’s bombshell admission
US tech giant Meta has admitted to systematically scraping the public data of millions of Australians to train its AI products.
Aussies point finger at ‘harmful’ TikTok
No country in the world has successfully mandated age restrictions for social media, but a new survey shows Australians still want the age limit raised.
Influencer’s sad update on baby daughter
Her baby had been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, and fell into a comatose state for more than 100 hours.
Toddlers escape daycare onto busy road
A young mum is demanding answers after her two young children walked out a daycare centre, onto a busy road.
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