Parents

Teenagers are our best linguistic innovators, but sometimes it can be hard to understand what they’re talking about

New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage

When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, here are some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability

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

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

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

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?

Marriage is still considered the bedrock of Chinese society, but matchmaking is sometimes a public performance of ‘good parenting’ for the older generation

Social isolation is a double-edged sword especially for some older people. Although COVID-19 can kill, so too can loneliness

New research finds children of parents who are both jobless can experience long-term disadvantage, but targeted policy can break the cycle