Touch and massage are much more than just a feel-good way to be nice to people and pamper yourself. There is a body of research that shows they can achieve pers...
Surveys show that Australians are evenly divided on whether to smack children as a form of discipline and punishment. However the expert advice is very clear – ...
The fussy eater is a common complaint for parents of toddlers. Fortunately you can take the stress out of feeding your toddler.
Toddlers are at an age where ...
Acne (pimples) is a medical condition experienced by 85% of teenagers. Getting the correct treatment can help avoid emotional distress and skin scars.
What is a...
Children's Shoes - Keep It Simple
You don't have to spend a lot of time and money on your children's shoes. The experts recommend to keep shoes simple. Children...
Resilience has become a buzz word for children in recent years in Australia. There are parents learning how to give resilience training to their children. Schoo...
First baby, New parent
Being a new parent is a life-changing event leading to experiences you've never had before. For some it can be a relatively smooth rid...
Computers are fun and educational. However, children need to find a balance between screen time and other activities and need to be safe from online dangers.
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The first tooth usually ‘erupts’ between 6–10 months and most children have a full set of 20 ‘baby’ (deciduous) teeth by 3 years. While teething is often uncomf...
Infant feeding guidelines were recently updated by the National Health and Medical Research Council. Here are some of the key messages from the draft report.
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