Parents
Business & Economics
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty
New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage
Health & Medicine
“Come on, let’s go!” Helping kids find joy in physical activity
When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, here are some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability
Health & Medicine
Parents of premature babies are being left behind
The Australian paid parental leave scheme has no provision for babies born prematurely or unwell, it’s time for a change to support all families
Politics & Society
We need good policy to back working dads
A new University of Melbourne podcast about dads, families and work explores how policies and jobs could (and should) support working fathers and their families
Health & Medicine
It’s time to ban corporal punishment of kids in Australia
Children have the right to be safe from violence inside and outside the home – and Australia’s corporal punishment of children legislation needs to catch up
Education
Parenting during lockdown
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, 2020 was a challenging year for many parents – but did being at home with kids affect their levels of life satisfaction?
Arts & Culture
Matchmaking and marriage in modern China
Marriage is still considered the bedrock of Chinese society, but matchmaking is sometimes a public performance of ‘good parenting’ for the older generation
Arts & Culture
Isolation, my Dad and me
Social isolation is a double-edged sword especially for some older people. Although COVID-19 can kill, so too can loneliness
Business & Economics
Breaking the family chain of joblessness
New research finds children of parents who are both jobless can experience long-term disadvantage, but targeted policy can break the cycle
Business & Economics
Sharing the load
Better family-friendly policies in this year’s Budget could help deliver individual, economic and social rewards for everyone