Pocket money for kids: How to do it right
Giving kids pocket money isn’t simply about how much or how often. It’s also about teaching kids financial literacy, work ethics and life skills.
Business ideas for kids: Building your child’s entrepreneurial skills
Sixty-five per cent of children entering primary school in 2021 will end up working in a job that currently does not exist, and something is missing in their education.
Is your child’s after school care doing more harm than good?
New Australian guidelines for kids in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) have the potential to affect many children on a regular basis.
5 things our tween girls really want from us
I asked 500 10-year-old girls what they want from us—their parents. This is a snapshot.
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.
9 heathy snacks for kids that they will love
If you’re looking for kid-friendly snacks that are healthy, delicious and easy to make, read on for some healthy snacks for kids recipe ideas.
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.
12 life lessons your children need to learn
With all the distraction and overstimulation that devices bring, children are not building up useful “reservoirs of knowledge” they can draw on in coming years.
Kids playing sports? Here are 5 things you shouldn’t do
As parents navigating the ups and downs of the sporting world, what are some of the opportunities to grasp, priorities to hold onto and dangers to avoid?
Why I want my kids to fail
I have posed a challenge to my kids: To try something that they may potentially be bad at.
5 mistakes parents make when teaching children about money
To help start the conversation about money with your children, here are our tips on the common mistakes parents make.