News & Views What mums really want this Mother’s Day (hint: it’s not a blender) This Mother’s Day, mums are asking for shared care, equal pay and freedom from carrying the family mental load.
News & Views One day is not enough: A love letter to mothers everywhere One day of flowers and brunches can’t capture the relentless, invisible labour and lifelong weight of motherhood.
News & Views Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions Parents can guide children through Anzac Day, helping them understand remembrance, war, and community with care and honesty.
News & Views The outdated gender norms standing between Australian dads and their kids New research finds most Australian dads want to care more for their kids but gender norms and financial pressure are holding them back.
News & Views 4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama Regular family mealtimes help young children build healthy eating habits, social skills and positive relationships with food.
News & Views The grassroots movement reshaping how new mums find their ‘village’ New mums across Australia are finding new ways to build social connection through the grassroots group, Mum Walk.
News & Views How much would you pay for school to provide your child with lunch every day? In our new research, we look at what parents think about school lunch programs. If school lunch programs are going to work in Australia, families’ support will be crucial.
News & Views Parents of neurodivergent kids need support. But those who need it most often wait longer Parents and caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental conditions face more barriers to accessing support than other parents.
News & Views We built a village for mothers, then locked fathers out Australia’s childcare crisis shows it’s time to rebuild a system that values shared care among fathers, partners and grandparents.
News & Views What my mother’s death at 52 taught me about parenting for a lifetime Losing my mum at 52 taught me to live with purpose, love deeply, and approach parenting with lasting wisdom.
News & Views How much does it really cost to raise a child? An expert does the maths Australians are having fewer kids, but new research shows raising children isn’t actually more expensive than before.
News & Views Witnessing my daughter’s resilience through a chronic disease gave me strength I never knew I had For families newly introduced to the world of type 1 diabetes, my advice is simple: take it one day at a time.
