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Children who don't attend playgroup are twice as likely to be developmentally behind those who do by the time they start school, new research shows.
IKEA has announced all blinds sold in its stores across the country either have no cords or non-accessible cords in a bid to prevent
It's impossible not to share this little boy's excitement about the alphabet.
A 3-year-old with a six pack is well ahead of those with resolutions to tone up in 2016.
My three-year-old is somewhat shy and introverted. She socialises well enough at preschool, but on the weekends she just wants to hang out with family.
Supporting children's needs and understanding developmental foundations are much more important than when they walked or talked.
We are experiencing some intense sleep deprivation at the moment thanks to my two-year-old party animal.
Before having a baby, it's common to learn about the different pain-relieving techniques that can help you through labour. But they can help beyond that, too.
From the clever to the strange, we've found a selection of products to help you toilet train your toddler.
There's something about toilet humour and 3-year-olds - at an age where they're learning about the human body, this topic is an endless source of comedy. If your little one is captivated by bums, farts and wee, check out some of these books.
It's nice to celebrate a child making the shift from nappies to 'big kid' undies, but do we really need a semi-realistic used toilet cake to do it? Here are some of the best and worst cakes parents have used at 'potty parties' around the world.
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone has accused parents of pandering to their children's demands and said fussy eaters should be sent to bed hungry.
Solar panels on roofs, compost bins in front yards: this tree-lined street is heartland for progressive Melbourne parents.
Learn key first aid tips every parent and carer should know, including how to save a choking child, and how to treat cuts and scrapes at home.
Learn key first aid tips every parent and carer should know, including how to deal with burns and fevers.
Being aware of your child's dominant sense, you can tweak your current eating style to include a system that will be the difference between an easy meal time and an unpleasant battle ground.
Former England rugby captain Matt Dawson has shared pictures of his toddler son's fight against meningitis.
A French dad has captured his 3-month-old daughter, June, in a series that shows her in outfits of different professions in order to show the possibilities ahead of her. The dad, Malo, says that he, his wife and a few friends work quickly to avoid tiring the baby out.
Freelance photographer and mum Sioin Queenie Liao has created an adorable photo series of her sleeping son, Wengenn in Wonderland. Using only household items, Liao dresses Wengenn for the shoot before nap time, then works her magic while he sleeps. Liao has photographed over 1000 scenes of her son; from Tarzan to toy soldier, Wengenn has many adventures up his very cute sleeve.
Baby laptops and other talking, flashing toys that promise to improve children's language skills may do the exact opposite.
The way parents respond to their child's babbling can shape how their infants communicate.
One in five school kids is starting school unprepared.
Baby talk does more than just entertain babies - it helps foster important language skills, too.
My daughter likes ballet, craft, puppies and music. She also doesn't sleep.
We know that chocolate is out of the question or limited for babies and toddlers, so we've come up with a bunch of cool Easter gear for gifts.
Sippy cups are in the spotlight as parents around the world are noticing their children's Tommee Tippee cups aren't as clean as they'd like to think.
My wife and I opened a drop-in daycare centre in 2012 and ran it for three years.
Australian National University modelling of the Coalition's new childcare package suggests more families will be hit by the proposed changes than the Turnbull government's figures show.
The sudden death of a three-year-old boy from an unknown illness has led to the voluntary closure of a Shailer Park child care centre.
Many Grandparents who provide childcare do not realise they can be paid for babysitting through the Registered Care Provider scheme.
They are among the lowest paid professionals in Australia and now childcare workers are saying they've had enough and want the federal government to take action.
About 45,000 families will be worse off under the Coalition's childcare reforms because they pay childcare fees that are higher than the upper limits of the government's new subsidy rate.