Safety
A-Z of home safety
When it comes to children and safety there is a lot to think about and it can be easy to overlook a potential hazard for your baby or toddler.
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.
Be pool wise - supervise
Kidsafe Drowning is one of the major causes of death for children who are less than five years of age.
World of the cotton wool kids
JOHN ELDER PINT-SIZED crash helmets, baby- wipe warmers, baby GPS units, temporary tattoos with mum's mobile number and food allergy warnings … welcome to the world of the cotton-wool kids.
Blind eye to driveway danger
Rachel Browne About a dozen children are killed in Australian driveways each year and hundreds more are severely injured, child safety experts say.
Don’t be afraid to get dirty
Brooke Wells The media know how to play on the fear of parents that germs are the source of family illnesses and infections. But is the opposite in fact in true?
A child's right to be safe: teaching self-protection
Family Planning Queensland Self protection skills are one way to help children to be safe or know how to find safety.
A flurry of activity
Jen Kelly Lake Mountain is a perfect run for families with young children, writes Jen Kelly
Off-road with the rugrats
Sheridan Rhodes Mum's the word as two daredevil parents take their bubs on a 4WD tour of outback South Australia.
Environmentally-friendly toys: Is there such a thing?
Vicki Harding The busy world of parenting can make it virtually impossible to keep up with the latest news about the environment.
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"...
Anticipating challenges with our children
Carole Disseldorp If we can anticipate problems and take active preparatory steps we will feel much more satisfied with our parenting and our children’s behaviour.
My two sons' anaphylaxis
Nicole Salinas My two gorgeous sons have a life threatening type of allergy called anaphylaxis. It's a very severe form of allergic reaction that must be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment...
Ready, Set...Read!
Sonja Walker For almost 40 percent of children, learning to read is a challenge. Yet strangely, most very young children can identify their favourite fast food restaurant or breakfast cereal packet without too...
Communicating about sexuality with children
Family Planning Queensland It is important that children receive positive messages about sexuality. Parents, carers and schools can work together to promote healthy attitudes.
Bribes, rewards and praise
Pinky McKay What is the difference between a bribe and a reward? A bribe is something offered before the task in order to get your child to do what you want him to do and a reward (the second example) is...
Your toddler's playtime
When you look back on your children's toddler years, you'll know that this wonder-filled time is over in the blink of an eye.
Tips for choosing a family-friendly car
You've agonised over the stroller, now it's time to figure out which car is going to fit you, your new baby, other children and stroller with ease, style and safety.
Toilet training tips
Richie Young Like everything, toilet training is as complex or as simple as you make it. While some things will come to you as second nature, and others will come over time, there are plenty of things to keep...
