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Nicki Gaylard (R) pulled her 14-year-old daughter Courtney (L) out of Renmark High School in SA last April after she was subjected to a presentation on relationships by charity Headpace that allegedly included references to bestiality. Picture: Supplied

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‘I lost my little girl that day’: Mum to sue over vile school sex ed talk

A furious SA mum says her daughter’s year 9 class was subjected to a vile sex education talk at school – prompting her to pull her children from class and seek legal action. Watch our interview.

Edwin Croucher on his pre-school exchange visit to Japan.

Why I sent my son to a preschool in Japan

This Aussie family took their five-year-old on a student exchange with a difference – it gives preschoolers a taste of Japanese culture while parents are freed up to explore.

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The Daily Telegraph Friday 31 October 2025 Autism for all Mastheads Father Allan Jensen and his autistic son Felix Jensen aged 9 pictured in parramatta park. Picture Thomas Lisson

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Autism rates in your council area: Number of cases and the NDIS bill

Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing as NDIS spending on the condition surges past $9bn a year – but parents of kids like Felix say it’s still a struggle to get adequate support.

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A preschool teacher sits on the floor of her classroom with a small group of students as she reads them a book. The children are each dressed casually and are focused on the story.

Early Education

Childcare group warns of 20pc fee increase as staff score pay rise

Families face a whopping rise in childcare fees unless the federal government fully funds its pay boost for early educators past a 2026 cut-off date.

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New warning to Aussie parents over child predators

Abuse victim-survivor Louise Edmonds says Aussie parents often miss early red flags because predators deliberately appear safe and helpful. See experts’ tips on how you protect your kids from child groomers these holidays.

Kris Jenner (L) with daughters (L-R) Khloe, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian celebrating Kim's 30th birthday at the Tao Nightclub at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, 15/10/2010.

O’Brien: Kris Jenner tells us all that’s wrong with today’s parenting

Unlike Kris Jenner, Susie O’Brien does not want to be best friends with her kids, the coolest parent at parties or the wittiest mum on WhatsApp. Here’s why.

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Technology & Digital Safety

Education Pic of Ben Sacco with a prep class at Saltwater P-9 College. Picture by Wayne Taylor 2nd July 2025

Real talk about teens’ social media ban

Bans don’t solve everything – kids will find a way around it. The truth is, screens are a natural part of their lives now, so here’s what to do.

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Cassandra Eames with daughter Rose Veltheim 15yrs, Rose will have 6 weeks with social media, Social Media Case Study, Norman Park, on Friday 28th November 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

‘Ask questions’: Guide to chatting with kids about social media ban

Tens of thousands of teens are about to lose access to the thing they love the most – so how can you help them handle it?

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Higher Education

New headshots for Angela Mollard. , Shot 30th Jan 2025 by photographer Steven Chee

‘Made my daughter cry’: How to help young people become resilient

Angela Mollard says parents can do three things to ensure their children don’t become NEETs – young people who are neither in education or employment.

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NETWORK - Epilepsy / Autism drug trial GENERIC - Sad child covering his ears with hands during parents quarrel. Picture: istock / Getty

Unprecedented court ruling stops school expelling boy with ADHD

Disability advocates are praising the Federal Court for stopping a high school from expelling a student with ADHD and alleged behavioural issues. Here’s why.

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Heaven help us, there’s a new tween buzzphrase driving us crazy

Six-seven? That meaningless phrase is, like, so last week. Here’s the new middle school earworm driving parents and teachers potty – and it’s actually a throwback to the ’90s.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. 16 November 2024 SCHOOLIES. Picture: NewsWire/ Richard Gosling

Tracking apps, ‘moolie’ trips: Parents are tightening their grip on schoolies

Protective parents are ramping up their surveillance of Schoolies, adopting new technologies and even following their teenagers interstate to secure “peace of mind”.

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Technology & Digital Safety

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The ‘digital honey pots’ that try to keep children online for longer

AI chatbots for social platforms including Meta and TikTok are telling kids misleading information about the incoming under-16s social media ban.

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THE ADVERTISER - Photo: Mitcham Girls High School students Fleur Sudo (16), Adeline Richmond (16) and Dakota Wood (16). The differences with Gen Z Language and behaviours. 26/11/2025. Picture: Tim Joy

Why Gen Z teens stare like zombies (and it’s not what you think)

Teens aren’t being rude when they unleash the chilling ‘Gen Z stare’ and don’t remove their AirPods during a conversation, experts say – it’s actually evolution in action.

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