Holiday
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.
The really big guide to holiday activities for kids
There's no excuse for cries of "I'm bored" this school holidays with myriad things to do across the country.
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.
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.
Choosing a holiday
Getting away on a family holiday is as easy as picking a destination and packing, right?
Tips for your holiday travelling kit
Here are some helpful tips for what to pack in your family holiday travel kit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer activities for the kids (Victoria)
Annalisa Giudici Theatre, shows, films and games, workshops - getting out and about in Melbourne, Victoria this summer.
21 things to do in the school holidays - on a budget!
Sophie Blanc How does one entertain children and visitors on a restricted budget during the school holidays?
Babymoon travel boom
Rachel Browne Pre-baby getaways are a growing trend in tourism, with operators tailoring packages specifically for expectant couples.
The parent trap
Annabel Stafford Are today’s parents more permissive of bad behaviour? As Annabel Stafford reports, there has been a quantum shift in the way parents parent, where parents today feel like they have to please their...
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.
Navigating Christmas as a step-family
Dolla S Merrillees For stepfamilies and blended families, Christmas can often bring a mixed bag of complications as they juggle ex-spouses, multiple sets of grandparents, joint custody arrangements and children with...
Keeping kids on track during the holidays
Sonja Walker While holiday fun offers welcome relief from the structure of a busy school year, teachers agree that some children struggle to get back into the routine of learning when school begins again.
Post-natal depression: an interview with Katie Brown
Tracey Spicer, One2OneConversations Katie Brown is a journalist, yoga teacher, infant massage practitioner and mother of three. Her tumultuous journey through work, motherhood and post natal depression has become a book, aptly titled...
Keep your road trip costs down
Sascha Jenkins With the current economic climate more Australian families are choosing to holiday locally and interstate. So bundle up the kids and read our tips on how to keep your road trip costs down.
