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The argument for an end to mandatory bike helmet laws
Today's children wear helmets when riding their bikes without giving it a moment's thought as they have never known any different.
Is there a place for Girl Guides and Scouts in 2018?
Membership numbers might be down, but today's Girl Guides and Scouts meetings might surprise you.
What you should do if your child is a 'quitter'
Bella was going out of her mind. Her 9-year-old daughter, Angie, would agree to sign up for an activity with great enthusiasm. Swim team? Yes, please! Book club? You bet! Ballet? Sign me up! Then something would happen that made the activity, well, hard.
Five reasons why I'm a bad sports parent
Yeah, sport is about more than winning. Said no winner ever.
Rugby tackles weight-for-age debate head on
A two-year study of junior competitions in Canberra and Sydney found weight alone was not enough to determine what age grade a player should be playing in.
Jump in trampoline park injuries sparks calls for mandatory standard
Hundreds of children across Australia are ending up in hospital emergency departments after sustaining injuries, including broken necks, at trampoline parks.
Why specialising in one sport could harm your child
Variety is the key.
Kids born in later months of the year can still excel in sport
The month that kids are born should not affect long-term prospects in high-level sport.
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'I cry in my bed a lot': Surfing champ reveals health challenge
The pint-sized surfer and skateboarder who shot to viral fame in 2016 has revealed she's facing a health battle.
Mermaid tail toys increase drowning risk
"Mermaid tails and fins reduce a child's ability to swim by making it significantly more difficult for children to float, restricting their movement and increasing tiredness."
Parents urged to beware of 'floating killers'
They look innocent, but parents are being warned not to take these to the beach.
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