Mikayla’s teddies bear magical message
By Melissa Grant
“You’re amazing. Believe in yourself and never give up.”
It’s a simple, yet important message which Mikayla Wade records on a device she...
Kids prefer cleaning over homework
By Melissa Grant
Kids would rather get a job, clean their room or stay at school longer than do their homework.
And around one in three...
Pets, kids a ‘pawsome’ match
By Melissa Grant
Pets are cute, often cuddly and make great companions.
Nearly two-thirds of Australian households have one or more pets, so it’s no secret...
Mental health major worry for kids
By Melissa Grant
Mental health is the number one reason young people are contacting Kids Helpline, with those aged 10-14 reaching out in unprecedented numbers.
In...
You’re snot wrong, Shakespeare
OPINION Jade Glen
‘Now is the winter of our discontent,’ wrote William Shakespeare for the opening line of his play, Richard III.
That line was written...
Cold weather heats up burns risk
As the weather cools down the risks of burns and scalds heats up in winter - and Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers...
Oh baby, the pain of labour
By Melissa Meehan OPINION
I need to have a shower. NOW.
I was growing tired of my husband’s constant eye-rolls following my repeated requests for him...
Popular toy library expands
The Puffing Billy Toy Library has a new home and an even a bigger range of toys.
Families and local organisations can now borrow from...
Why every day should be Mother’s Day
OPINION By Melissa Grant
You never truly appreciate Mother’s Day until you become a mum yourself. Sure, you can show your mum appreciation by buying...
Why kids should get the flu shot
Updated 13 July 2018
By Melissa Grant
There are renewed pleas for parents to vaccinate their kids against the flu, with NSW confirming one child has...
Every new dad should read this
By Melissa Meehan
A refreshingly honest letter from a new mum to her husband has gone viral on social media after she posted it on...
A time to celebrate, not judge
OPINION
By Melissa Meehan
The new royal baby has arrived and while it's created a flurry of excitement, the delivery has also courted criticism.
Pictures of the...