Health & Nutrition more articles
What to feed your kids
DR JOANNA MCMILLAN Plating up a nutrient rich menu daily for your kids isn't as hard as you think. Dr Joanna McMillan takes us through a typical child's daily food intake ...
Look past the packaging when it comes to lunchbox snacks
Paula Goodyer Labels can be deceiving when it comes to healthy snacks for children.
Energy foods for active kids
Cherie Lyden Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of fuel for the brain and body, which is especially important for children as they are still developing, ...
Behaviour & Discipline more articles
Link between income and well-behaved children
Children of highly educated mothers who keep a clean home and can hold their tempers, are less likely to develop behavioural problems, a new study has ...
The secret ad that only kids can see
Staff writers This innovative bus shelter advertisement reaches out to children at risk of abuse.
The price of raising a princess
Kerri Sackville Kerri Sackville admits that she has spoilt her child rotten and now she is paying the price.
Development more articles
What makes a good mum? It all comes down to class
COSIMA MARRINER Mothers feed their child fresh fruit and vegetables, send them to private schools, enrol them in lots of extra-curricular activities and limit their ...
Same genes, different strokes
Michaela Fox It’s true that no two children are the same. Behaviour, personality, and temperament ensure no two kids are alike, and you don’t need to look further ...
Police investigate frolicking child
EAMONN DUFF A family is shattered after an innocent outing turned sour, writes Eamonn Duff.
Starting School more articles
Good start for gifted kinders
COSIMA MARRINER One in six children starting school in NSW has the numeracy skills expected of a year 1 student, prompting the Education Department to develop a gifted ...
The start of class and the end of an era
Hamish Boland-Rudder There may have been pre-school and orientation days for the children, but seemingly there is nothing that can prepare a parent for the separation of the ...
Dr. Joanna McMillan
Joanna's lunchbox tips
DR JOANNA MCMILLAN With our kids back to school this week, you may be breathing a sigh of relief or missing their noise and chatter around the house. But one commonality I ...
Education more articles
Oklahoma City tornado claims lives
NICK O'MALLEY 1:51pm Fears have mounted that as many as two dozen school children may have been killed in the massive tornado that struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City.
Why schools are failing our boys
Maggie Dent Boys will be boys, they tell us, but how many of us actually take this adage to heart and embrace it?
Activities & Worksheets more activities
Mother's Day cards, craft and breakfast cuisine
Spoil mum this Mother's Day with cards, craft and scrumptious breakfast cuisine.
Easter Holiday Extravaganza
The Easter school holidays are almost here and we have everything you need to keep the kids entertained.
Toys & Products more articles
Merida makeover controversy continues
KATIE CARLIN Just when you thought the Disney princess Merida makeover controversy couldn’t get any worse they release the doll.
Dolls without makeup
Ever wondered what your child's dolls would look like if they weren't painted with heavy makeup? Nickolay Lamm decided to find out by putting his ...
Should we worry about children's fashion week?
Candice Chung It’s tempting to be outraged at high profile shows like these, but it might not be all bad.
