The complete Australian resource for parenting newborns to teens

In the news: grandparents & child care

The Productivity Commission into Australian child care has released its draft report. It suggests ‘qualified’ grandparents be paid for child care. Read our guide for grandparents looking after grandkids.

Child-friendly movie reviews

About two-thirds of parents who took our poll say our reviews influence ‘a lot’ the movies they let kids watch. Latest reviews: Ernest and Celestine, Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy, Rio 2, Belle and Sebastian, The Lunchbox, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Let’s Read

Let’s Read is an Australian program that supports families to share words, rhymes, songs, books and stories with their children. Resources include reading tips sheets and book suggestion sheets for ages 0-5. 

Raising Children is now mobile

Access expert-reviewed parenting information on the go with the Raising Children Network mobile site. Visit raisingchildren.net.au on your smartphone for all your favourite features and trusted information on hand anytime, anywhere. View a video demo

Parenting podcasts

In our audio podcast series, psychologist Warren Cann talks about parenting issues and there's information for parents raising children with disability. Listen online or download to play later.