Money

Blurring the role of Mum and Dad

Rachelle Unreich Stay-at-home dads, working mums: modern parents are slowly, sometimes uncomfortably, blurring the traditional lines between breadwinner and caregiver.

Hand-me-downs and home-school savers

Caroline Marcus Cassandra Parker has become something of an expert in finding ways to save while raising her seven children.

Wiggles fans see red over user-pays site

Damien Murphy In the red, yellow, purple and blue world of the Wiggles the colour of money now seems to be the primary one.

Bipolar disorder in children

Margaret Rice Diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children has increased dramatically in the US, and Australia is struggling to resist temptations to follow suit, writes Margaret Rice.

The economics of parenthood

Joshua Gans Joshua Gans seems like a regular family bloke till you look at the way he has brought up his three kids. The economics professor applied economic principles to his child rearing.

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.