Toddlers

Mum-of-one Samantha Smith thought she was ready for the quarterly rental inspection of the Newcastle home she shares with her partner and one-year-old son.But nothing could prepare the mum for the real estate agent’s bizarre…

Toddlers may eat with their hands or toss their porridge on the floor, but that doesn't mean they can't learn mealtime manners.Table manners and toddler can go hand-in-hand…really! It all comes down to having realistic expectations,…

Parents and caregivers know that screen-time rules for toddlers can be tricky. The current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) say that there should be no TV or movies — just video chats — for kids under 18 months of…

Health Minister Mark Butler says 50 children under the age of four in Victoria alone have ingested nicotine from vapes in the last year. He said vaping is now the biggest behavioural issue in primary schools across the country as he looks…

Kindle via Amazon If you're shopping for your child's first tablet, it can be tricky to sort through all of the options. You want a…

The mother of a toddler who swallowed a button battery and became seriously ill has sent a desperate message to other parents. One-year-old Amity Buchanan was rushed to Mackay Base Hospital on Monday after she began vomiting and choking out…

Dancing is one of the most fun and easiest ways to get your kids to stay physically active.Despite the best of intentions, research shows that constant adult surveillance robs kids of their independenceParents are usually quite protective…

When toddler Orla Tuckwell experienced violent and regular vomiting for weeks, her symptoms were initially thought to be caused by a stomach bug. But after her heart rate and blood pressure changed doctors discovered a brain tumour. At just…

A Queensland mum who lost her baby girl in a shocking accident opened up about the chilling moment she spotted an eerie detail in this wedding picture.Tahlia Murphy and her husband Cecil, 28, were left heartbroken in September last year…

Last Updated: February 25, 2023, 10:46 ISTBy understanding more about this common childhood condition, parents can better care for their little ones and ensure they grow up healthy and happy.While ear infections can be painful and…