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Working mums tell their stories
A new book brings together 27 powerful stories by working mums on the daily challenges of combining children, work and life. We speak with the authors and two of the mums, Danielle Ross Walls and Louise Correcha.
Kids and Screen Time: Why Parents Should ‘Drop the Guilt’
A new book urges parents to 'embrace the good' that screens can offer. We speak to the author Anya Kamenetz.
Curly Questions for Kids: Should we Ban Lollies?
This and other ethical questions are explored in Short & Curly, the innovative and fun ABC podcast for children and families. Producer Kyla Slaven explains it's about teaching kids how to think, not what to think.
Why Apple Should Make the iPhone Kid-Friendly
Apple should listen to calls from stakeholders to protect children who use their smartphones, writes Jean Twenge.
Teachers Deserve a Break, and Not Just at Summer Time
Society might want to consider the increasing responsibilities and expectations that are being imposed on teachers, writes Michelle Green, Chief Executive of Independent Schools Victoria.
Going Overseas on Schoolies? Read this first – and stay safe
After losing her sister in a motorbike accident overseas, Kate Fitzsimons has talked to more than 30,000 students about travel safety. Here she gives her top tips for heading abroad during Schoolies.
iGen: How the smartphone has affected an entire generation
The smartphone has had a profound impact on the mental health of young people, writes Professor Jean Twenge.
Changing Children’s Minds and Brains, Part 3
In the final of a three-part series, Diane Bourke explains the Output Phase of the Feuerstein approach to helping children learn.
Fighting the ‘Don’t You Look Pretty’ Syndrome
The New Puberty, by Amanda Dunn, explores how children are going through puberty earlier than ever before. In this extract, she looks at how we unconsciously value girls by their appearance.