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Did school turn your sweet child into a tantrum-throwing nightmare?
The first year of school can be a trying time but for Tamara Heath her sweet-natured daughter had been exchanged for an extremely unpleasant one.
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Encouraging children to ask questions
Children love to ask questions and parents can often tire of answering them but encouraging their curiosity has long-lasting benefits.
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Victim of homophobic bullying making schools safer
Shaun Dellenty was a victim of homophobic bullying at school but now, as an educator himself, he is giving children like 15-year-old Lachlan, the courage to stand up for change.
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How not to raise a basher
Senseless violence on Aussie streets are leading many to question what has gone wrong with our men but Steve Biddulph says we already have the answer.
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My mother hid her death from my children
My mum died eighteen months ago. She was the centre of my children’s universe. They adored her. And she them. Perhaps that was the reason she was never able to be honest with them when she was dying.
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Preschoolers
Stepfather creates children's book to propose to his childhood pen pal
KATIE CARLIN When American Rick Skalski decided it was time to propose to his childhood pen pal he knew he had to include one other very special person in the proposal – his stepson Evan – and the idea for a superhero proposal storybook was born.
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Jonathan Swan and Bianca Hall The Abbott government is asking childcare providers to ''do the right thing'' and hand back $62.5 million given to them to improve wages in the poorly paid sector.
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Younger Kids
Did school turn your sweet child into a tantrum-throwing nightmare?
Tamara Heath The first year of school can be a trying time but for Tamara Heath her sweet-natured daughter had been exchanged for an extremely unpleasant one.
Lunchbox slices, biscuits,cookies
What can I bake for the kids school playlunch? Looking for a little sweet treat for after school snack? Here is a collection of yummy bickies, cookies, slices to pop into their lunchboxes.
Lunchbox muffins
Lunchbox savory snacks and slices
Encouraging children to ask questions
Victim of homophobic bullying making schools safer
Older Kids
My mother hid her death from my children
Nova Weetman My mum died eighteen months ago. She was the centre of my children’s universe. They adored her. And she them. Perhaps that was the reason she was never able to be honest with them when she was dying.
Why boys need a boyhood to become good men
Maggie Dent Something is going wrong in the world of our boys and the senseless violence present on Australian streets at night is only one of the symptoms emerging from their stolen boyhood, writes Maggie Dent.
Old Spice ad of sad mums singing about their sons becoming men is hilariously creepy
Engaging students in history lessons
When being the first born is not a privilege
Meet Jake Schellenschlager, the 14-year-old who can lift twice his weight
Photo Galleries
Entertaining Kids
Jolie good fun at Sydney's Luna Park
Rachel Clun Angelina Jolie made the most of some more holiday time and sunshine in Sydney, taking her five-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox to Luna Park on Monday.
Sasha and Malia Obama: becoming young women in the White House
When they holidayed in Hawaii just before US President Barack Obama's first inauguration, Malia and Sasha were little girls doting on their dad - holding his hand on the beach, taking in a dolphin show and nuzzling up to him at the shave-ice shop.
I screen, you screen: the rise of children using technology
Beyonce grants ill fan's final wish
FiLIP Smartwatch helps parents track their child's location
Sesame street travels to middle earth in 'Lord of the Rings' parody
Family Life
Walt Disney Company proposed a Disney Resort in Sydney
Deborah Snow It was so secret it was discussed in whispers with a special code name inside the state government, and flew under the radar.
How not to raise a basher
Steve Biddulph Senseless violence on Aussie streets are leading many to question what has gone wrong with our men but Steve Biddulph says we already have the answer.
How the best DIY apps measure up
Seven tips for a more organised home in 2014
What my kids learnt while on holidays
Travel can be an education
Recipes
Sweet potato hash browns
Nicole Avery Sweet potato hash browns make a tasty breakfast or lunch for kids. They are gluten free and with eggs mixed in give a nice protein punch too.
Barbecued salmon with tahini and herbs
Frank Camorra This spice has a fantastic sour flavour that cuts through the richness of the salmon.
