Podcast series
Toddler Development
A stubborn, difficult two-year-old? Sounds about right
It should comfort you a bit to know that what you are experiencing is developmentally appropriate and you are not alone.
Treating suspected autism at 12 months
Children with autism don't usually begin therapy until they're given a diagnosis, which rarely occurs before the age of two. But new research shows there's benefit to starting early.
Move over Millennials: meet Generation Alpha
Dubbed the iGeneration, Gen Alpha will use technology like no generation before it.
Toddler troubles: Surviving the 'no!' phase
Relax, breathe and try some of these techniques to nip this frustrating stage in the bud.
Yes, I allow my baby screen time - don't judge me
I've been reading that children under the age of two should not be exposed to any screen time.
The importance of having conversations with your toddler - even if they can't answer you properly
The window between 18 - 24 months appears to be key.
Life with a Toddler
Time out shouldn’t be your go-to parenting tool but can be useful if it’s well planned
Research shows if time out is used occasionally, briefly and the child understands the process, it can be a useful parenting tool for kids aged two to eight.
My fond memories of being a stay-at-home mum
These moments will forever be imprinted on my mind and in my heart.
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Toilet Training
The growing movement of toilet training from birth
'Elimination Communication' started in India, and the movement has made its way to our shores.
I bribed my toddler to potty-train, and I don't feel the least bit bad about it
My toddler was toilet trained in a month.
I had no idea toilet training would be this hard
Because not every kid cares about sticker charts.
Toddler Health
Renewed warning about garden hoses after baby suffers second-degree burns
It's a timely reminder as we come into summer and temperatures are set to soar.
'Batman' birthmark baby needs $133,000 for surgery
The condition puts Luna at increased risk of melanoma.
More parents give dietary supplements to children, but are they safe?
Doctors and others argue that just because such products are on store shelves doesn’t mean they’re safe for your children.
Parents should keep their sick kids from daycare - but we've all done it
Haven't we all done the old Panadol dose n' drop at least once?
How to recognise if your child is speech delayed
Early intervention is key, experts say.
When to screen for autism? As early as 14 months, study finds
If results are confirmed by independent research, this would be the earliest age this has proven feasible.
Education & Play
Teaching manners: More than please and thank you
When is the right time to teach manners to children?
Pay attention dads - you can help your baby learn faster
Paternal engagement in those early months of life can create new pathways for cognitive development, says a new study.
Adorable exchange as deaf grandma teaches deaf baby to sign
There is always something so beautiful about babies with special connections to their older family members. But what Aria McMahon has with her grandmother Pamela is pure magic.
Let your kids put the latest Fisher-Price toys to the test
Nobody knows more about engaging kids through play than Fisher-Price.
Free baby playgroup to benefit infants and their carers
Playgroup NSW membership is now free for a year, for anyone with an infant under 12 months of age.
The song created just to make your baby gloriously happy
Does it work for your baby?
Toddler Products
IKEA issues global recall of children's bibs due to choking risk
IKEA has posted details of the recall, urging consumers to cease use of the product immediately.
Dad's brilliant solution for reading to three kids at once
"I make rocking chairs, I can figure this thing out!'"
Personalised Easter gifts for babies and kids
From keepsakes to winter sleepwear, personalisation will make this Easter that much more special for babies and kids.
Childcare
Childcare price rises leave Felicity working for almost no money
Fee rises of 20 per cent or more at childcare centres in NSW have prompted calls for the government to "name and shame" some of the city's most expensive centres.
With average rates at $152 a day, it's time to make childcare tax deductible
With childcare costs equaling the cost of educating a child in a private high school, the government needs to act.
'Who's looking after the children?' The answer may be uncomfortable
'This is people's welfare, and lives, and in every way an issue of deep equality and fairness that has to be addressed.'
If you can't afford to pay a nanny minimum wage, you can't afford a nanny
I know of a young woman who was engaged by a family in a harbourside Sydney suburb to care for their 8-month-old baby. She was paid $15 per hour.
Playing with fire: the childcare centres exposing children to risk
Instead of shielding children from all potential hazards, a growing number of childcare centres are encouraging what is known as "risky play".
The questions you should ask every babysitter
Leaving your kids for the first time with a babysitter can be a little nerve-wracking, but it doesn't need to be.