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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‘Every child should have the right to access these services’
One in 700 Australian is children born with cerebral palsy and experts say access to early intervention therapies can be life-changing, even for babies as young as two months old.
Elyse Knowles on self-care, sleep and the challenges of motherhood
‘Doing the food shopping alone is a treat’
Massive surge in accidental ADHD overdoses
Young children at high risk of severe reactions to newer ADHD medications as accidental poisonings soar.
Research shows a third of new mums diet to lose weight
The pressure to bounce back is real
‘Very hard’: Jana Pittman reveals personal battle
Australian Olympian Jana Pittman has opened up about a new personal struggle and what she’s doing to cope.
How to give your child (and you) a good night’s sleep
Not getting enough sleep can cause all sorts of health issues – for you and your growing children, preparation and environment are key to getting it right.
Gen Z’s bizarre phone phobia habit revealed
The apparent inability for Generation Z to complete one old school phone action has become a growing frustration for countless parents. See what’s causing the chaos and how to fix it.
Land of the Giants: Why Aussie kids are getting taller
Aussie youngsters are getting taller, new data shows. But why are today’s kids on average taller than their parents and grandparents, and will future generations keep growing?
Childcare sugar shame: Kids fed up to 16 teaspoons a day
An investigation into menus at a number of childcare centres has found that some include up to 16 teaspoons of sugar a day. See five typical menus and their sugar content.
Should parents be entitled to a burnout retreat?
It’s time to take a time out
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