Raising Children Network

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In the news: getting enough vitamin D?
Almost 4 million Australians aren’t getting enough vitamin D, says the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Our article on vitamin D explains what to do if you’re concerned about your family’s intake.
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: The Lego Movie, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Grand Budapest Hotel, Divergent, Muppets Most Wanted.
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.
Baby cues videos
Our video guide shows common baby cues to help you understand your baby’s body language.
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.
RCN and Web Accessibility Guidelines
We’re upgrading our site to fit the Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. In doing this, our site will be accessible to more people with a wider range of disabilities.