Guilty working mum? Relax. Your kids will be fine
Going back to work early is not going harm your child's development. In fact maternal employment may even be beneficial to poorer families.
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Miki Perkins
Miki Perkins is a senior reporter at The Age who writes about social affairs. Her stories cover family violence, social trends, the status of women, families, sexuality, disability and much more. Miki has previously covered city, education, courts and general reporting.
Disability a 'burden' to Australian community, immigration rules
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has refused Bhajan's application for permanent residency, saying her disability would make her a "significant health burden" to the Australian community.
Most children's screen time far above guideline
For the majority of Australian children, screen time takes up more of their leisure hours than any other recreational activity.
Arbitration could relieve busy family courts: Chief Justice
Australia's family courts are bulging at the seams. Arbitration could provide a quick, cheap way to ease the pressure.
Hanson's plans for the family court: please explain?
Rosie Batty wants to reform the family courts. Pauline Hanson wants to abolish them. Those at the coal face say the courts are swamped, and the cases increasingly complex. So what does the future hold for family law?
Abolish the Family Court? Please explain
Family violence advocates, One Nation, men's rights groups...it seems everyone wants family law system reform. But the head of the Family Court says we should be wary of simple solutions to complex problems.
Parents' 'risky' drinking encourages teens
Charlotte, 13, has no interest in drinking. But her mum Emma knows this might change, and tries to be a good role model.
Grandma forgot my name: help for children close to someone with dementia
What's it like for a child when their grandparent forgets their name? A new dementia website for children reflects a growing issue in Australia's ageing population.
Will you still 'like' me? Teens come out of digital closet
Now you can come out to your all friends on Facebook...anonymously.
Australia's ageing population prey to abuse
The abuse of older people is likely to worsen as Australia's population ages and its relatively wealthy baby boomers become vulnerable to mercenary family members and carers.
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