Essential Kids: Information for parents of preschoolers and school-age children

Helping children after the death of a pet

The loss of a pet can be a heartbreaking experience for children and often their first introduction to death, Kimberley O'Brien shares her advice on how parents can help kids through the grieving process.
Raising a family in Kenya

The devastating impact of last week's terrorist attack on Westgate shopping centre in Kenya has been felt around the world but raising a family in this country is not so different from our own writes Julia Cahill.
The importance of making time for yourself

Antonia Kidman discovers that a little time away from the kids can do wonders for your frame of mind.
When body image concerns start early

Recently, I gave chocolate biscuits to my three young daughters for their afternoon tea. This would normally be greeted with joyful smiles, but on this occasion, my four-year-old’s lips trembled and she dissolved into tears.
Teaching kids valuable skills for the future

Starting good habits young, like washing and other household activities is a great way to teach children skills for the future.

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When body image concerns start early

Michaela Fox Recently, I gave chocolate biscuits to my three young daughters for their afternoon tea. This would normally be greeted with joyful smiles, but on this occasion, my four-year-old’s lips trembled and she dissolved into tears.

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What my daughter taught me about body image

Kasey Edwards Things we can all learn by observing a four-year-old child.

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How likely are children to follow a stranger?

Wise words to competitive parents

Move over Suri and Harper: Aila's in town

Early intervention key to child stuttering

Younger Kids

Feminism begins at home

Steve Biddulph Girls' anxieties turn to healthy anger when they see they are part of a wider cause, writes Steve Biddulph.

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More than a game

Rebecca Martin Sport, football games and finals come and go, but this one is special. In our house, the coming AFL grandfinal this Saturday between Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn is, just for once, genuinely more than a game.

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Protesters 'horrify' children outside Lennon Bros Circus

Inner city population boom means school out of bounds for siblings

Free printable science party game

Older Kids

Helping children after the death of a pet

KIMBERLEY O'BRIEN The loss of a pet can be a heartbreaking experience for children and often their first introduction to death, Kimberley O'Brien shares her advice on how parents can help kids through the grieving process.

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A positive approach to schooling

Brooke Lumsden How the positive psychology movement in Australian schools is making a lasting impact with its students and setting an example for the world to follow.

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