Helping kids with living expenses through early training
19 June
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest.
Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Teaching kids about money at different stages in their lives
12 June
It’s every parent’s dream to secure their children’s future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach them how to budget and invest.
Through financial education,...[Read More]
Parents spending thousands to choose baby’s sex
4 June
Stacey Hughes always knew she wanted to have a little girl, but her pathway to getting there was a little different.
Already a mum to three boys, in 2019 she travelled with her family to undergo IVF in the United States, where the team implanted a...[Read More]
Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help
23 April
A social media ban could push children towards consuming harmful content in secret as experts warn it is not a blanket solution to reduce online risks.
The world will be watching when Australia implements a social media ban for children under 16...[Read More]
No evidence smartphone bans help children: academics
2 April
Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for the healthy use of technology in the future, a group of international experts argue.
Writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the collection of academics argued there...[Read More]
Aussie families pocket thousands in childcare savings
26 March
The average Australian family will save more than $4000 a year in childcare fees as the federal government moves towards universal access to early education.
Pressure has long been mounting on governments to improve childcare accessibility and...[Read More]
Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’
12 March
One rural family faces a five-year waiting list for childcare, while another has a 130km drive to the closest centre and many others rely on grandparents for help.
Mothers in rural Australia report quitting their jobs at schools and hospitals due to...[Read More]
Housing, health and complexity hold back early learning
5 March
A quarter of pre-school-aged children in some mortgage-belt electorates are missing out on early learning despite the presence of high quality centres nearby, new analysis shows.
The findings come as a group of early learning advocates, service...[Read More]
Guiding adult children to contribute at home – fostering responsibility and independence
6 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.
The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
Parents put kids’ future on credit as school costs rise
15 January
Parents are making sacrifices, turning to grandparents for help and using credit cards to keep up with increasing costs associated with educating their children.
The most recent inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests...[Read More]
Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024
8 January
Australia has another batch of little Islas, Charlottes, Amelias, Olivers, Noahs and Leos, according to birth name data generated by the nation’s biggest state.
Western Australia is the first state to release its name data for 2024 and it shows...[Read More]
A path to independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
31 October
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.
The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
When should parents let go of the reins? Allowing kids to make their own life decisions
24 October
Parenting is a delicate balancing act that requires guidance, protection, and, eventually, the wisdom to step back and allow children to navigate their own lives.
As children grow and mature, there comes a point where parents must decide when and...[Read More]
Overcoming the cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home
17 October
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.
In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
The profound pride of parenthood: celebrating every milestone
26 September
One of the greatest joys of parenthood is the sense of pride that comes from watching your children grow, thrive, and achieve their milestones.
The feeling is truly profound and unique, touching deep emotions as you witness them develop into their...[Read More]
