Sleep
Lack of sleep akin to behaviour disorder
Paula Goodyer Sleep deprivation can affect a child's mood, behaviour and academic performance, writes Paula Goodyer.
Encouraging your pre-schooler to rest and sleep
Carole It is to every family member’s advantage if we can encourage sound resting and sleeping habits in our youngsters.
Online bullying: tips for parents
Click Whilst you've probably got a lot of outdoor activities planned for summer, it's likely your little ones will be spending time online too. Here are our cybersafety tips.
Preparing a sibling for the new arrival
Gill South When my mother was seven, her baby sister was born, to her absolute shock and horror. She had been having a perfectly nice time getting full attention from both her parents and this new arrival was...
Choosing a car that will suit your family
Essential Baby talks to Drive.com.au Editor Toby Hagon about safe cars and what to consider when purchasing a family vehicle.
Ten tips for surviving international travel with children
Anthony and Ronit After three long haul trips with kids we've have picked up some great travel tips along the way. Read our list our ten items to take on your family trip.
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.
Toilet training: time to take a seat
Lisa Wachsmuth Toilet training can be frustrating for many parents, particularly those with little boys, says Illawarra GP Dr Margaret Perrott.
The value of reading
Carole Disseldorp By reading to our children, we are fostering curiosity, imagination and creativity and increasing the chance of academic success and positive life experiences.
How to beat night terrors
Allison Tait Night terrors and nightmares - while both presenting as similarly noisy and sleep-depriving - are two different things.
Fun ideas for a long drive
Amanda Horswill Hi-tech is helping kids beat boredom (and parents stay sane) on a car trip, writes Amanda Horswill.
The best fun on four wheels
Sascha Jenkins With planning and patience, a family road trip can be the best fun on four wheels.
For health's sake, ditch your doona
Caroline Marcus It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. An Australian doctor with almost 50 years' medical experience says doonas were invented for the northern hemisphere and warns that overheating at...
Working parents: what children think
Amanda Woodard Working parents fret about the hours they spend away from their children. But how do the kids feel about it? Amanda Woodard reports.
The fats of life: when chubby's no longer cute
Jill Stark Parents are confused. So are the experts. How is the nation supposed to treat the childhood obesity crisis — and does it even exist? Jill Stark reports.
TV raises kids' blood pressure
A new study finds too much television time may increase a child's risk of developing high blood pressure.
Depression found in 15% of preschoolers
Louise Hall Almost 15 per cent of preschoolers have abnormally high levels of depression and anxiety, and a difficult temperament at five months of age is the most important early warning sign, a study has found.
Extreme mothering
Alison Cameron A preschooler feeding from his or her mother's breast can raise an eyebrow or two. But those who adopt attachment-parenting techniques, such as extended breastfeeding, communal sleeping and "wearing"...
Nursery Rhymes continued
Old MacDonald had a Farm Tells the story of MacDonald, a farmer, and the different animals on his farm. Each verse of the song changes its animal name and noise. Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn.
