Toddler Development
Children who don't go to playgroup fall behind at school
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.
Saving young lives: IKEA has stopped selling blinds with cords in stores across Australia
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
Toddler's adorable alphabet goes viral
It's impossible not to share this little boy's excitement about the alphabet.
Three-year-old Dash offers Instagram 'fitspiration'
A 3-year-old with a six pack is well ahead of those with resolutions to tone up in 2016.
Don't try to socialise your shy three-year old
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.
What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development
Supporting children's needs and understanding developmental foundations are much more important than when they walked or talked.
Life with a Toddler
Reasons my toddler is not asleep
We are experiencing some intense sleep deprivation at the moment thanks to my two-year-old party animal.
How labour techniques can help in parenting
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.
Toilet Training
Toilet training products
From the clever to the strange, we've found a selection of products to help you toilet train your toddler.
Toilet humour books for little kids
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.
Best and worst potty party cakes
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.
Toddler Health
Curtis Stone says fussy kids should 'go hungry'
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone has accused parents of pandering to their children's demands and said fussy eaters should be sent to bed hungry.
'You're putting my child at risk': MP's plea to anti-vaxxers
Solar panels on roofs, compost bins in front yards: this tree-lined street is heartland for progressive Melbourne parents.
Child first aid: saving a choking child, and treating cuts and wounds
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.
Child first aid: treating burns and fevers, and keeping you and your child calm
Learn key first aid tips every parent and carer should know, including how to deal with burns and fevers.
The sensory trick to getting your toddler to eat well
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.
Dad shares photos of toddler's battle against meningitis
Former England rugby captain Matt Dawson has shared pictures of his toddler son's fight against meningitis.
Education & Play
Baby's future imagined in cute photo series
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.
Adorable photo series of sleeping baby
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.
Traditional toys beat gadgets in language development
Baby laptops and other talking, flashing toys that promise to improve children's language skills may do the exact opposite.
The simple way you can help your baby's language development
The way parents respond to their child's babbling can shape how their infants communicate.
The activity to do with your baby that will help them succeed at school
One in five school kids is starting school unprepared.
How 'parentese' helps develop your baby's language skills
Baby talk does more than just entertain babies - it helps foster important language skills, too.
Toddler Products
I tried out a weird Swedish hypnosis book on my child and here’s what happened
My daughter likes ballet, craft, puppies and music. She also doesn't sleep.
Baby and toddler Easter gift ideas
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.
Why you might want to break open your child's sippy cup right now
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.
Childcare
The harsh realities your daycare worker wants you to know
My wife and I opened a drop-in daycare centre in 2012 and ran it for three years.
More families 'to lose out' in childcare package
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.
Health scare closes child care centre after child dies
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.
The hidden childcare subsidy for grandparents
Many Grandparents who provide childcare do not realise they can be paid for babysitting through the Registered Care Provider scheme.
Childcare workers hit the streets to campaign on pay
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.
Childcare changes: 45,000 families to lose out because of high childcare fees
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.