News & Views Grumpy, middle-aged parent shamers need some time out Dannielle Miller has had enough with the shame & judgement from “experts” about the modern parenting “epidemic” in Australia.
Uncategorised Australian-first study highlights benefits of early education for school children Children who attend one year of early childhood education are more likely to achieve better NAPLAN results in Year 3 than those who haven’t.
Politics My biggest fear about having kids is shared by thousands of women Australian women are extremely concerned about the future of the planet and this fear is impacting the likelihood of young women having children altogether.
Local Government announces plans to relocate children off Nauru by end of year The government announced plans to see the children of asylum seekers relocated from detention centres on Manus and Nauru by the end of 2018.
Life Could mindfulness Lego be the next big thing for stressed-out, millennial women? A new advertising campaign appeals to young, stressed-out women with the message that Lego can bring mindfulness to their lives.
Business As a nation, are we setting our girls up for a lifetime of earning less? Greater leadership is needed from government to ensure girls are financially literate. The responsibility can’t fall squarely on individuals and business.
Ed's Blog A resounding victory in the arena of feeding small children Georgina Dent shares her tips for feeding small children. The nightly meal is a universal pressure point for parents of young children.
Jugglehood Virtual addiction: Are your children at risk? The compulsive overuse of internet and video gaming is leading to a worrying number of young Australians presenting to health professionals with isolation and anxiety issues.
Advice When you feel your teenager is starting to outgrow you Most afternoons I phone my 14-year-old son at around 5pm to make sure he is at home and safe, following the bus trip from school.
Advice Why I sacrificed my dream job for my child This story first appeared on August 9 2012 Before having children I worked 12-14 hour days, often seven days a week.
Ed's Blog “You’re one of those corporate mothers” & other cutting comments “You’re one of those corporates mothers.