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Gender discrimination through my son's eyes
Explaining to my son why girls and women don't have the same rights as boys and men is hard, since I don't fully understand it myself.
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Family friendly movie reviews
We review the films your kids and teens will be begging you to see this month and let you in on all the family-friendly details you need to know in advance.
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Parenting a willfully independent child
How to create a balance of choice and boundaries while giving your child room to grow in their independence.
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Michelle Williams thanks Kristen Bell
Michelle Williams sends Frozen star Kristen Bell a note once a month to thank her for taking a stand against magazine editors who publish photos of stars and their kids.
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Parents concerned over Free TV plan to air adult content earlier
Free TV has every right to grow and mould its business model but the cons of these proposals for those of us with young children aren’t insubstantial.
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Preschoolers
Why timeouts only prolong the problem
Meghan Leahy How do you discipline your child if timeouts don't work? Is there a better way? Meghan Leahy unpacks why they fail and why this approach works better.
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Dr Erin Bowe Some parents find themselves trying to protect their children from the very people who are supposed to dote on them.
When you're not your son's favourite
When a parent should be concerned about their child's imaginary friend
Explaining to my children why they’ll never meet their grandparents
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Younger Kids
How can siblings have such different temperaments?
Armin Brott How could two kids raised in the same house by the same parents be such polar opposites?
'Unsubstantiated’ child neglect decision on "free range" kids allowed to walk alone roils parents
Donna St. George The US parents investigated for letting their young children walk home by themselves from a park have been found responsible for "unsubstantiated" child neglect.
The next craze to hit parents shopping at Woolies
Knowing your child’s reading stage and how to help them
Public school principals crack down on family holidays in term time
Sick kids choose Sydney's top showbags
Older Kids
Gender discrimination through my son's eyes
Miriam Porter 12:17pm Explaining to my son why girls and women don't have the same rights as boys and men is hard, since I don't fully understand it myself.
Parenting a willfully independent child
Meghan Leahy 10:07am How to create a balance of choice and boundaries while giving your child room to grow in their independence.
Preparing for when your presence will embarrass your child
Quincy Symonds is champion surfer and she's only six
Brave nine-year-old to get award for quick thinking that saved his mum
Unschooling: What is it and how one family does it
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Michelle Williams thanks Kristen Bell for changing Matilda's life
3:36pm Michelle Williams sends Frozen star Kristen Bell a note once a month to thank her for taking a stand against magazine editors who publish photos of stars and their kids.
Parents concerned over Free TV plan to air adult content earlier
Jen Vuk Free TV has every right to grow and mould its business model but the cons of these proposals for those of us with young children aren’t insubstantial.
Ryan Phillippe opens up about about his daughter's depression
The Nintendo glitch that can wipe your child's data
March: Family friendly movie reviews
The website selling your child's photos
Family Life
Nine-year-old boy approached by man in vehicle at Lake Cathie
Megan Levy 10:23am Police do not believe there is any link between reports that a man tried to entice a young boy into his car on the NSW mid north coast and the disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell.
10 ways to make love last
Barton Goldsmith Having a good and long-lasting relationship isn't rocket science. By being loving and supportive, you can keep your foundation strong and build your dreams for the future. Here are some ways to help make that happen.
10 reasons Fiji is perfect for your next family trip
To the driver that nearly ran down my kids today
8-year-old 'Super Ewan' is helping the homeless in Detroit
100 surfers turn up to help grieving mum honour her son in Hawaii
Recipes
Gluten free chocolate cupcakes
Nicole Avery With many allergies, school rules and food restrictions to cater for these gluten free chocolate cupcakes may just fit the bill for you. They are nut free, gluten free and cane sugar free. They make a large batch, so perfect for taking into the classroom for your child’s birthday.
