Development
Encouraging baby's physical development from 0-2
Kathy Walker It seems we give our children less chances to play, to climb, to do some rough and tumble. We are often too careful and don’t give children enough time to practice these skills
Cartoon trains teach autistic children about emotions
Bridie Smith The Reverend W. Awdry, the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, was on to something in 1943 when he developed the smiling steam engine.
What do children want? Time, not toys
Julia Medew A word of advice for their parents: forget about showering them with gifts, do not over-schedule their time and get down on their level to engage with them as much as you can.
Baby steps: Shoes for babies and toddlers
A guide to buying your baby and toddler's first shoes and what the experts recommend.
Cutting both ways
The thought of circumcising their baby appals many parents today. But what if it could potentially save their life? Sarina Lewis investigates.
In search of the best working model for children
Carol Nader It's an issue that has long been debated - does a mother's return to work in the first year of her baby's life have any adverse consequences? There has been some concern about what impact, if any,...
One in eight at risk of learning difficulties
Adele Horin One in eight children are so behind in their development by the time they start school that they are at serious risk of learning difficulties and social problems, the first national snapshot of...
Opportunities for babies and toddlers in a time poor society
Kathy Walker It was predicted in the late 70’s that Australia would, as it entered the 21st century, be a nation that had high level of recreation time, less working hours than many other OECD countries and a...
Is your child ready for school?
Amber Robinson Your pre-schooler might know their alphabet and be able to count to 20, but are they ready for school?
Topsy-turvy thinking keeps creativity out of the playground
Natasha Wallace Let loose with buckets, hay bales, car tyres and cardboard boxes, and the primary school children became significantly more active, social, creative and resilient.
Gifted, talented, but it's no easy ride
Ainslie MacGibbon We need to be a lot cleverer about how we deal with bright children at school, writes Ainslie MacGibbon.
Baby talk - Promoting rich language and thinking skills
Kathy Walker Early stimulation equals better brain function and easier acquisition of language skills. Brain studies now more than ever highlight the importance of exposure, practice and stimulation of...
Children losing the gentle art of talking
Annemarie Laurence I'm a speech pathologist whose every working day is spent with school-aged children who can't string a sentence together.
National Kidsafe Day: Oct 26
Kidsafe National Kidsafe Day on October 26 aims to increase community awareness of how to prevent unintentional injury to children from 0 – 15 years.
Furnishing kids' rooms
Stephen Crafti Most people don't think about children's furniture, unless they have young children. Only when it's time to furnish a child's bedroom or playroom does the search begin.
Home alone: term break no holiday for children
Keeli Cambourne One-third of children aged five to 15 will be left at home alone during the school holidays while their parents have to work.
Life after school: all homework, no play
Ainslie MacGibbon The children arrive home from school, you offer them a snack while asking about their day before sending them off to play until dark. Hardly.
How to beat night terrors
Allison Tait Night terrors and nightmares - while both presenting as similarly noisy and sleep-depriving - are two different things.
School homework: Tips to avoid tears and tantrums
Sonja Walker Hated by children of all ages, nightly homework causes stress for parents all over and yet it is an inevitable part of school life for children from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
Swine flu holiday ban hits children
Deborah Smith Science Editor Children who travel to countries where swine flu is widespread will be banned from attending school in NSW for a week after their return to Australia.
