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Doctors push to leave baby boys intact
Stephen Cauchi The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has flagged it will not change its policy against circumcision despite evidence the procedure can prevent the spread of HIV and other sexual diseases.
Parental leave ruling not so super for women
In recent years, the gap between the retirement fortunes of the sexes has narrowed substantially. Women's retirement savings have crept closer to men's in recent years, but a ruling on maternity...
Paid leave put on hold
Phillip Coorey The Government's plans to introduce paid maternity leave are set to be another casualty of the global financial crisis.
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.
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.
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?
How to beat the first-day blues
Ann-Maree Moodie It's your little one's first day of school. She's standing beside you at the school gate wearing a uniform that makes her look so grown up. Her backpack is almost as big as she is.
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.
Nannies can be a super option
Lisa Wachsmuth The nanny is not just limited to the wealthy anymore. With many families having both the mother and father working, hiring a nanny is becoming a more popular option, writes Lisa Wachsmuth.
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.
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...
Teaching kids about good money management
Analaura Luna Although the piggy bank is the first thing that springs to mind when we think about teaching kids money management skills, the reality is that these days, the money box should just be the first step...
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.
Curse of a certain surfer
Simon Webster With a three-year-old boy who makes it to the toilet for one poo in 10 and as such believes he is too grown up for nappies, we live in a constant state of anxiety, bordering on terror.
Are we there yet?
Out & About With Kids With summer fast approaching, it's time to start planning your family holiday. We share our top twenty tips for staying sane on your next family road trip.
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.
Our million-dollar babies
Antony Lawes Parents may well regard their children as priceless but new research has put a dollar value on bringing up babies in Australia.
Motherhood and fashion: have you let yourself go?
Amber Robinson "It's a shame so many mums let themselves go", mused the young, childless hairdresser attending to my mop last week. "You see them around here all the time in tracksuit pants.
