Health
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...
Mental health linked to dietary habits
Natalie Puchalski Children who have a poor diet are more likely to have a mental health problem as an adolescent, research has found.
Raising eco-babies
Dixiebelle & EB members The way we live, eat, drink, travel, shop, communicate and live our lives affects our eco-footprint.
Computer test catches children with ADHD
Nicky Phillips Researchers have developed a computer test that can diagnose children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with 96 per cent accuracy.
Teaching kids to get organised
Sonja Walker Parents and teachers commonly complain about kids’ inability to plan and execute even the simplest of tasks.
International Childhood Cancer Day: Ring a bell for Ben
In December 2006, Melissa and Stephen Clarke were told their six year old son, Ben had cancer. He occasionally complained of sore legs and Melissa and Stephen did their best to relieve the pain.
Try walking and talking
Ben Rossiter As another school year begins, the roads will become a lot busier. Not because the streets will be full of children walking to school, but because the roads around schools will be packed with cars...
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.
Lack of sleep akin to behaviour disorder
Paula Goodyer Sleep deprivation can affect a child's mood, behaviour and academic performance, writes Paula Goodyer.
Cricket and footy face competitive challenge
Alex McClintock So-called alternative sports - such as badminton, skateboarding and triathlons - are threatening the dominance of traditional pastimes such as cricket or footy.
Parents more calorie conscious for kids
Although menu labeling is still the exception rather than the rule, a few states--including California and Oregon--and cities--including New York--have already passed policies requiring chain...
School lunches - finding the right balance
Paula Goodyer As domestic items go, a school lunch box seems simple - until you try filling it up, says Kate Di Prima of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Beat the school holiday blues (NSW)
Keeli Cambourne Historic ghost tours or prehistoric dinosaurs, breadmaking or flying foxes - here are some activities across Sydney and beyond for these summer holidays.
Summer activities for the kids (Victoria)
Annalisa Giudici Theatre, shows, films and games, workshops - getting out and about in Melbourne, Victoria this summer.
More newborns tipping scales at over 4kg
Australian babies are becoming increasingly big bundles of joy, and health experts warn it's not always something to be happy about.
A world of their own
Jim Kellar Welcome to the world of autism, a lifelong developmental disability that affects one of every 160 people in the general Australian population.
Kids in hot cars
Kidsafe With summer well and truly on its way, so are the safety risks when combining kids, cars and hot weather. The heat of an Australian summer can be extreme and it can be dangerous for kids.
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.
School readiness: Points to consider
Amber Robinson With 2010 just around the corner many parents are wondering if they've made the right decision to enroll, or hold back, their child from school.
Preparing for a babysitter
When you hire a new babysitter, you'll want to make sure you give them all the information they need to care for your children. The more prepared you are, the more at ease you'll feel about going out.
