‘These innocent kids are copping it’‘Copping it’ SOUTH-SUDANESE children are “copping it” in Aussie schools because “hate and fear”, says a new video advert which has started to circulate on social media. nav_large_duration24m
Little girls found cuddling dead fatherTragic scene THE girls aged 2 and 4 spent more than 12 hours with their dad’s dead body and were found “cuddling him in bed” after their school only tried one emergency contact. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
Calls for compulsory swim classes in schoolSink or swim ONCE known as Australia’s top swimming state, Queensland is now falling dangerously behind. Now, calls are being made for a compulsory swim program for school kids.
3 DIY projects to awaken your child’s inner scientistSummer School Making a lava lamp or a bath bomb are simple DIY projects you can do at home to get children curious about the world around them. Combined Shape0
Outrage over school’s shoe banEducation A BRISBANE high school has told a parent they will buy her daughter a new pair of school shoes after hers were on the banned list.
Camilla Franks welcomes baby girlFashion queen AUSTRALIA’S ‘kaftan queen’ Camilla Franks has given birth to a baby girl, sharing the first photo of her daughter online and revealing her beautiful name. Combined Shape0
premium_iconMore preterm babies born — and survivingBirth data MORE babies are being born preterm and with a low birthweight, but more are also surviving — and there are fewer teen mums, data shows. Combined Shape0
‘Bullies always win’School bullying A MUM has filmed her distressed eight-year-old after she was relentlessly bullied to the point of trying to commit suicide.
Healthy lunch box ideas that kids will eatBack to school YOU don’t have to stick with a salad that kids will never eat. Kids will love these simple and tasty lunch box ideas that you can pack in no time. Combined Shape0
Gifted Mensa bookworm skipped gradesReader offer BOOKWORM Lia Henrichs was just four when she started reading. She ended up skipping grades and it comes down to how much reading she does. Combined Shape0
Is your child literate for school? Test themReading woes AUSSIE kids are showing up to school less prepared for reading ever before, according to experts. Take this test to see if they’d pass. Combined Shape0
premium_iconHow Aussie parents spy on their kidsExclusive WORRIED parents are turning to technology to ensure their children are safe, using apps to check on their journeys to school, outings with friends, and their social media updates. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhen is it too hot for sport?Take our poll PLANS to stop junior cricket when the temperature hits 34C have been questioned by former champion players. What do you think - VOTE NOW Combined Shape0
How to raise superkidsbody+soul WHAT’S the most loving thing you can do for your child’s development at school? Learn to let go, say the experts. Combined Shape0
How to feed the 5 types of fussy eatersHealthy DOES your child turn their little nose up at everything? There’s light at the end of the tunnel with these tweaks and tactics by body+soul dietitian Kate Di Prima. Combined Shape0
premium_iconOnline groups leading to parental anxietyTechnology ONLINE parenting groups are fuelling a generation of anxious parents, and experts are encouraging mums and dads to understand their own children and reconsider strict guidelines. Combined Shape0
Mums conquer back-to-school nervesPodcast LISTEN up as four incredible mums help you navigate the chaos of uniforms, lunchboxes and back-to-school nerves. Combined Shape0
Couple lose kids over bath time snapHarrowing ordeal A DECADE long court battle for Lisa and AJ Demaree started with some simple holiday photos of their kids in the bath.
Newsflash: Kids find true happiness offlineScreen teens BELIEVE it or not, happiness for teenagers is not a fully charged smartphone and thousands of Instagram followers. Combined Shape0
Risk of burns peaks this weekendYoung victims THE number of children suffering burns has surged — and Queenslanders are warned this long weekend is a high-risk period. Combined Shape0
premium_iconParents left hanging over free jabsMeningococcal QUEENSLAND parents will have to wait to find out whether they will get free access to a four-strain meningococcal vaccine for babies. Combined Shape0
The apps teachers want your kids to useSummer School Not all screen time is bad. These apps and games teachers absolutely love — and they can help you kids get a headstart on the year’s school.
Question you shouldn’t ask new parentsSmall families AS SOON as Kristin and Brady came home from the hospital with their newborn daughter the questions they shouldn’t be asked began.
What to do if your child hates readingSummer School HOW do you turn a child who hates reading into a little bookworm? Experts say even the most reluctant little reader can learn to love books if parents follow a few simple steps. Combined Shape0