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Up, up and away!

Heading on an overseas family holiday? Singapore’s award-winning Changi Airport is the perfect place to travel through, Lauren Monaghan finds.
June 14, 2013, 11:58 am
New research says over half of all Aussies have concerns over vaccination

A new survey shows 92 per cent of Australian parents have their kids fully vaccinated on time, despite more than half expressing concerns about side effects and safety.
May 21, 2013, 6:08 pm
Thirty per cent of Aussie kids 'can't count'

According to new figures from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), one third of kids aged four to five are not able to count to 20 and do not know their basic numbers.
May 2, 2013, 12:48 pm
How to make brushing fun for your kids

With childhood tooth decay rates on the rise, it is more important than ever for Aussie parents to teach their littlies healthy dental care habits from an early age. Practical Parenting spoke with Dr Peter Alldritt, Chairman of the Australian Dental Association's Oral Health Committee, for his advice on how to care for tiny teeth.
April 17, 2013, 9:59 am
Breastmilk jewellery - for the mum who has everything

Forget baby footprints or locks of hair, discover the latest trend in babyhood mementos.
April 10, 2013, 12:20 pm
Encourage your kids to play outdoors

Physical activity can reduce anxiety, improve mood and promote problem solving in kids. Lee Holmes from the NSW Office of Communities, has this advice for getting your kids into the great outdoors.
April 2, 2013, 11:03 am
Is this the world's most luxurious pram?

UK brand Silver Cross, maker of designer baby carriages and pushchairs, have collaborated with luxury UK car maker Aston Martin to create the ultimate baby pram.
March 1, 2013, 10:40 am
Public vs private school

Practical Parenting explores the public vs private school debate, speaking with two mums about their choice of school systems.
February 21, 2013, 3:18 pm
Food allergies and school: what parents need to know

Amanda Turbill, allergy expert and nutritionist for Freedom Foods , has this advice for parents of food-allergic children heading back to school.
January 24, 2013, 12:02 pm
What's on for the family this Australia Day

With celebrations happening across the nation, what will you be doing with the family this Australia Day?
January 22, 2013, 5:21 pm