‘Resilient’ baby Remi set to face his toughest battle yet
At 12 weeks pregnant, Caitlin Grant was told her baby had a one in two chance of having Down syndrome. She decided not to take the confirmation test, but it did reveal a challenge ahead.
Parenting
See the incredible moment this baby hears for the first time
This is why a simple hearing check is important for newborns – it can help give them the best start to life. See this video of the incredible moment little Reggie hears for the first time.
Mum’s plea after son’s eye removed
When a Queensland mum looked at her four-year-old’s eye in the sunlight she knew something was terribly wrong. Now she wants others to know what to look for.
Five questions to ask your child during the school term
It can be a tricky time for kids during the first few weeks of the school year. But there are ways you can make it easier – especially by asking particular questions.
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Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
Nearly half of Australian high school children have skipped school due to poor body image and the majority of them report that social media fuelled their insecurity.
New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
The hidden sign a child’s concussion will have ongoing effects
Almost a third of children who suffer a concussion can have ongoing symptoms but doctors have had no way of knowing who is at risk — until now.
Mum turns detective to help find cure for son’s mystery illness
When her son collapsed on the soccer field and couldn’t walk for 18 months, a desperate Ferntree Gully mum took matters into her own hands to solve the medical mystery.
Revealed: Dangers kids face with skincare products
Doctors are warning parents about a worldwide social media craze after children as young as eight have sustained facial burns. See why and what you can do.
How a mum of two gets her kids to eat their veg
Kelly Ryan easily sways her two young children – aged two and five – to eat all their vegetables. See the easy steps you can take to get your kids to eat their superfoods.
Top physical activities to get kids moving
Half of Aussie kids do less than the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. See top tips to help get your children moving more.
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