Guiding adult children to contribute at home – fostering responsibility and independence

6 February

Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.  The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]

Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes

5 February

Parents would have access to three days of guaranteed subsidised childcare under new laws introduced to the parliament. On the second day of parliament for the year, Early Childhood Education Minister Anne Aly brought Labor’s signature policy...[Read More]

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

29 January

Childcare subsidy changes have put money back in parents’ pockets but might do little to increase access to early education, experts say. Families have saved almost $50 a week on average since an expansion of the subsidy came into effect in...[Read More]

Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents

29 January

As parents celebrate the end of school holidays, they are also bracing for an avalanche of mental load tasks, with mums likely to bear the brunt of the planning, preparation and making to-do lists. As the new school year approaches, research shows...[Read More]

Parents urged to help close gender gap in technology

22 January

Parents are being encouraged to help their daughters explore non-traditional career paths in an effort to close the gender gap in major industries. The gender gap remains an issue in the technology and e-commerce industries, with women significantly...[Read More]

Free vaccine rollout to protect newborns from virus

22 January

Pregnant women will have free access to a vaccine to protect their newborns from the leading cause of hospitalisation for babies. Free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will be rolled out from February 3 as part of a $174 million...[Read More]

Parents put kids’ future on credit as school costs rise

15 January

Parents are making sacrifices, turning to grandparents for help and using credit cards to keep up with increasing costs associated with educating their children. The most recent inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests...[Read More]

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

8 January

Australia has another batch of little Islas, Charlottes, Amelias, Olivers, Noahs and Leos, according to birth name data generated by the nation’s biggest state. Western Australia is the first state to release its name data for 2024 and it shows...[Read More]

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

11 December

Families will be guaranteed three subsidised days of childcare while $1 billion will go towards expanding quality and access as Labor sharpens its election pitch. If Labor is re-elected, families earning less than $530,000 will qualify for the...[Read More]

Constant supervision urged to curb summer drowning risk

13 November

Nearly 20 kids aged under four are dying by drowning each year, as parents are urged to constantly supervise their children when they’re in the backyard pool. Royal Life Saving Australia has delivered that message while launching its campaign of...[Read More]

A path to independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home

31 October

Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.  The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]

When should parents let go of the reins? Allowing kids to make their own life decisions

24 October

Parenting is a delicate balancing act that requires guidance, protection, and, eventually, the wisdom to step back and allow children to navigate their own lives.  As children grow and mature, there comes a point where parents must decide when and...[Read More]

Overcoming the cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home

17 October

The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.  In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]

The profound pride of parenthood: celebrating every milestone

26 September

One of the greatest joys of parenthood is the sense of pride that comes from watching your children grow, thrive, and achieve their milestones.  The feeling is truly profound and unique, touching deep emotions as you witness them develop into their...[Read More]

Toxic-free childcare guide to keep kids safe

21 August

A new Toxic-free Childcare Guide will deliver trustworthy advice for childcare centres and preschools on where potentially harmful chemicals may be found. The resource, published by the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of...[Read More]