Teaching your child to ride a bike? Start here
Everything you need to know as a parent when your child starts to learn to ride a bike. Here’s how to get them off those training wheels.
The best types of baby thermometers and how to use them
Which is the best baby thermometer to use? We take a look at the pros and cons of the different types: ear, forehead, digital and more.
First day of school printable
Download our free printable to help you capture the precious memory of your child starting school for the new year.
When your child prefers one parent
It’s awkward, challenging and can make one parent feel embarrassed or unwanted. Why do kids prefer one parent and how do you deal with it?
10 clever Kmart cubby house hacks
Inspiration for transforming a $199 plain Kmart cubby house to look a million dollars—one the kids will love hanging out in.
Smacking children: The only time you should do it
Physical punishments to correct our children’s behaviour can sometimes be seen as child abuse. You’d be surprised why there’s still a case for smacking.
Questions to ask kids that will get them talking about their day at school
We ask members of our Mums At The Table group to share their tips on questions to ask kids so they’ll open up about their day at school.
The 4 things my parents did wrong when raising me
As far as I am concerned, the example of my own parents led me to conclude that there are four things parents do wrong when raising, caring for and educating children.
My child almost drowned: What I want every parent to know about water safety for kids
Grace pointed out a koala in a nearby tree to her grandma and in those few seconds that she turned to look at it, the unthinkable happened.
Cyber safety: Keeping your children safe from predators
We talk to child cyber safety experts about the six things about our children we should never share online.
Children’s food allergies: Signs and symptoms
Find out more about the diagnosis, management and treatment of food allergies—and how you can help your children avoid them.
A teacher’s perspective on children’s milestones
This teacher reminds us that while developmental milestones for children are helpful, there’s something else that’s more important.