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While Australian children prefer watching content made specifically for them, local children's programs have become increasingly difficult to finance, according to a new report by Screen Australia, the Federal Government's support agency for Australian film,...

06 May 2013 | Sheshtyn de Souza

The Federal Government has released the first round of childcare-centre ratings on its MyChild...

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A growing number of homeless people seeking help are single parents and their children,...

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Our Blog

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The most difficult thing about my daughter's meltdowns is the feeling of being deemed a bad parent.

16 May 2013 | Brooke Tasovac

As well as being our party month, our May print editions are focusing on Creative Lives. As...

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Parenting Ella over the past 18 months has led to some noteworthy moments. Parenting Ella...

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Stories

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Danielle Esler shares the conflicted feelings she experienced in her transition to motherhood.

21 May 2013 | Danielle Esler

Nerissa Marcon reflects on the importance of cherishing family and strengthening ties with...

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Vimali Samaratunga writes about her son's critical health problems that prevent him from...

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Viewpoints

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This is the first article in an occasional series looking at education systems in Australia. Here, Tracey Puckeridge explains the philosophy and values of the Steiner education system.

20 May 2013 | Tracey Puckeridge

Justine Perkins shares the story behind the Touched by Olivia Foundation, its all-inclusive...

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Lynda McAlary-Smith has some tips for parents seeking flexibility in order to better balance...

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How to

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Associate Professor Paul Middleton outlines the steps to take if a child is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to food.

15 May 2013 | Associate Professor Paul Middleton

Jessica Webster looks at how the discovery of their baby's gender can lead to significant...

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Dr Julia Driscoll looks at ways to detect, treat and help prevent head lice in children. Dr...

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