Amee Parker is in her final year of a PhD looking at homeschooling, and she has some advice for parents in lockdown.
'Over the last six months I've realised there are always more tears.'
Being a new parent is scary and overwhelming and you can forget that it’s also full of happiness. Simon Day shares the moments of joy that have pulled him through …
Jai Breitnauer on what happens when male role models start disappearing from a child’s life.
It's not about guilt. But if feeding time means phone time to you, I would suggest reconsidering.
A parenting expert has warned mothers against 'brexting' or texting while breastfeeding. Renee Liang, a paediatrician and a mother, responds.
The fourth trimester is exhausting for new parents. Here's how you can help.
My name is Eddie and I’m seven and my mum said I have to write about my school holidays and I just want to play Minecraft. I love swimming so these are the best places for swimming by me Eddie.
The scale of the horror in Australia right now can be hard for kids to process. Emily Writes explains what she's been doing with her own sons to help them feel a little less afraid.
Jane Yee discovers nothing can prepare you for twins.
Emily Writes and her son pay a visit to the brand new 'playground' on the Parliament lawn.
It's the most beautiful time of the year! Emily Writes investigates the top 10 toys your ungrateful kids will want this Christmas.
Catherine Woulfe welcomes the daughter she fought for.
Emily Writes looks back at the early days of her children’s lives – and wishes she knew that no parent knows what they’re doing.
Parents editor Emily Writes on everything wrong with Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig's latest work on motherhood.
In response to Meghan Markle's admission that she's finding it a struggle to be a new mother in the media spotlight, columnists have banded together in support of all those women who 'have it worse'.
To the early intervention therapists, to the teachers, to the speech therapists, the occupational therapists, music therapists, diabetes nurses and all: you change the world.
