Parenting Children

A research project is using yarning circles to hear community-based solutions to the rising number of Aboriginal children in child protection.

Australian Story is given rare behind-the-scenes access to Play School as it celebrates 60 years on air. An intimate look at the creative process of the iconic children's TV show that's still guided by one golden rule.

Mel Sharples began pushing for a pedestrian crossing at Loch Primary School when her eldest son, Marley, was in prep. Seven years later, she's still fighting. 

As the birth rate hits a record low it's been revealed that almost 60 per cent of Australian parents are experiencing psychological distress, according to the largest-ever national parenting survey.

South Australia’s childcare centre watchdog says children have injured themselves or "ended up on main roads" due to poor supervision and that one in five services in the state do not meet national quality standards.

Alby Weyden was two years old when he became obsessed with golf. Four years on, his family hopes to raise enough money for him to compete in the Canadian Invitational.

In a quest for an affordable mortgage in our location of choice, my family decide to rent an apartment as a trial. Will high-rise living be a realistic alternative to a house as a place to bring up our child?

Teachers say misogynistic behaviour from young, male students has been getting worse. Now there's a guide to help.

Details of a child's tumultuous journey to adulthood under the stewardship of Queensland's Department of Child Safety have been laid bare in a Toowoomba inquiry this week.

A generation of children in South-East Asia are growing up without their mothers, who have to work abroad for decades to make ends meet.

Thousands of Australian parents are struggling with children who cannot go to school. A new podcast and e-book have been released to help support them.

Developmental delay will be a big part of the new NDIS alternative for some kids. But what does the phrase mean and how can you tell if your child has one? 

Looking for screen-time options that won't leave your kids overstimulated? 'Slow TV' shows, with their soothing visuals and soundtracks, could be the answer.

Parents have been left scrambling for childcare weeks out from Christmas due to health and safety breaches at a facility on the Central Coast.

Regional and remote students are being encouraged to learn old-school ways to stay in contact as social media bans for those under 16 come into effect over the summer holidays. 

After a career in one of Sydney's busiest department stores, a retail expert takes her tricks of the trade to a toy library in central west NSW. 

A new skincare line for children by actress-turned-entrepreneur Shay Mitchell creates an online uproar, with many questioning the need for the products.

E-bikes and e-scooters might sound like an exciting gift for a teenager or child, but experts say there are several things to consider before buying one. 

After battling suicidal thoughts as a new mother, Monique Aulich now supports others going through the same pain.

Sally's legal battle in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia may be years long gone, but the trauma of the experience lingers — especially on her eldest child.