Stem the summer slide and win
Kids are encouraged to swap screens for stories these summer school holidays as part of the fifth annual Big Summer Read.
The statewide reading challenge...
Homeless education call
Homelessness needs to be addressed in our classrooms, according to charity Orange Sky.
The call followed new research uncovering widespread misconceptions about homelessness.
Orange Sky launched...
Smoothing the social shake-up
Understanding why social platforms matter to kids is the first step for parents who want to offer support during the social media ban transition.
Children...
Books’ gendered picture of pain
Outdated gender stereotypes about pain are being reinforced in children’s picture books - but parents and educators can change the narrative.
UniSA researchers analysed hundreds...
Check lumps while breastfeeding
Breastfeeding often comes with discomfort, lumps, swelling, tenderness…so when is pain during breastfeeding something to worry about?
Breast surgeon and cancer researcher Associate Professor Sanjay...
Don’t take a vacation from teeth care
Are you planning a family getaway this spring?
Whether you’re heading north to chase some sunshine or just taking a well-earned break close to home,...
Less mess equals less stress
Your kids are keen to get crafty this Christmas, but the idea of mess makes you feel less than merry.
Enter mum, teacher, and crafting...
Cash in this Christmas
Need to save money this gift-giving season? You’re in luck!
Charity organisation The Warrior Woman Foundation has partnered with financial literacy social enterprise MoneyGirl to...
Light safety warning
More house fires happen during the Christmas period than at any other time of year.
While Christmas lights dazzle and delight all ages, they can...
Pool precaution push
Families are letting their guard down around pools when on holiday, a new safety report shows.
While 87 percent of parents worry about pool safety...
Fishing for family fun
Thousands of rainbow trout are making a splash in local waterways, ready for your family’s next fishing adventure.
In September, Guru Nanak Lake in the...
Out of sight still a risk
Children could be suffering from hidden vision problems that are going undetected without regular check-ups.
Optometry Australia is highlighting the hidden vision problems that affect...
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Seed sprouts from fertility pain
Loneliness prompted Elisabeth Easther to craft a tale of fertility, friendship and modern womanhood.
New novel Seed is rooted in the New Zealand actress and...
