Lifestyle
Getting rid of the dummy
Richie Young Choosing the right time to stop your child using dummies may be easier than you think.
Teaching kids to get organised
Sonja Walker Parents and teachers commonly complain about kids’ inability to plan and execute even the simplest of tasks.
Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life
The first six weeks of a baby's life are a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way towards keeping the rest of the household running.
Back-to-basics approach for Australia's classrooms
Michael Bachelard and Jill Stark Australia's national school curriculum will return history, grammar, literature and phonetics to the classroom.
Support groups for parents of babies with disabilities or special needs
Should you have a baby who has a disability or special need, you're certainly not alone. Essential Baby has a range of support groups where you can meet parents in a similar situation, ask advice,...
Keeping back-to-school costs down: Our top five tips
Analaura & Wilson Luna Getting the kids ready to head back to the classroom can be a very expensive process and when you're inundated with 'back to school' ads and kids who want one of everything, it can be hard to know...
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.
First-day jitters
Jane Southward A student starting year 7, a first-time teacher and a new kindy parent come clean about their first-day nerves, writes Jane Southward.
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...
Dining out - is it possible with kids?
Hey Bambini Most parents dread taking their young children out for a meal. Images of food flying every which way, dummy spits over mum’s choice from the menu, drinks spilt all over the nice white table cloth,...
It's goodbye Mia and Jack, hello Isabella and William
After a five-year reign, Jack has lost its stranglehold on the title of NSW's top name for newborn boys, replaced by William. And the top girl's name - Isabella.
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.
Finding the right babysitter or nanny
Gill South The first time we leave our babies with someone other than close family, is always a big step. So how do you go about finding the right babysitter?
School holidays that don't break the bank
Rachael Oakes-Ash With a bit of fore thought and planning your brood could be soaking up the sun in the tropics or skiing in Colorado and you can come home with change still in your pocket with EB's holiday tips.
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.
Lessons for parents as kids start high school
Jane Southward If you can still remember the morning you first set foot in the high school playground, that's not a surprise. Jane Southward talks to the experts who say starting high school is a key point in life.
The Shoe Princess’s Guide to the Galaxy
Emma Bowd Shoes, I am afraid to say, really do mean a lot to me. You know how men seem completely incapable of going down a street without eyeing every woman in a fox-like flash? Well, that’s me – but with...
Summer activities for the kids (Victoria)
Annalisa Giudici Theatre, shows, films and games, workshops - getting out and about in Melbourne, Victoria this summer.
Online bullying: tips for younger kids
Click Experts suggest cyber safety discussions should start when children are six or seven years old. Here are some tips to help your children avoid online bullying.
