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 Each families’ race, ethnicity, and culture are important parts of their identity. Children, including very young children, understand and want to have a sense of belonging to their families’ racial, ethnic, and cultural group or groups. Yet, one part… Continue Reading >

We all know the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. This is the old school approach to dealing with conflict or ‘friendship fires’ between kids which when you think about it, is… Continue Reading >

…and create a Family celebration that’s full of meaning, connection, and happy memories! Christmas can be a uniquely challenging time of year for parents and teens. It only comes around once, so the occasion is loaded with cultural meaning, heightened… Continue Reading >

Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is a free livestreamed event that engages children across the country in vital personal safety education. In National Child Protection Week, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation will livestream two brand new video safety lessons to… Continue Reading >

In today’s digital age, it’s impossible to hide the frightening truth about global events from our children. Even if you shield them from it at home, your children are probably hearing this news from friends, teachers, or on social media. These… Continue Reading >

During the last two years, extended lockdowns and isolation due to COVID-19 has been hard for many parents for so many different reasons. As the Pandemic stretches on, parents, researchers and those of us who work with children ask ourselves… Continue Reading >

As a parent, you want the best for your child. You want to nourish and fuel them with food to grow, thrive, and live their best life. One of the greatest things you can do for your child’s health –… Continue Reading >

By Dr Sandy Hopper   Let’s not sugar coat it; a pandemic is scary and even more so for children exposed to negative headlines throughout social media. There’s no doubt COVID is slowly making its way through our community, but… Continue Reading >

You’ve survived the pregnancy with its associated nausea, vomiting, exhaustion and backache as well as the hours of labour and finally the delivery of your baby, which may or may not have gone the way you had hoped or planned… Continue Reading >

According to Kathrine Peereboom, mother of three severely autistic boys and founder of Spectrum Support, a leading charity focused on providing autism awareness, support, education and training – parents all over the country are working from home and isolated with kids with autism. “Parents who have… Continue Reading >