Tag Archive for: children

Parenting Hack: Send Your Kids on Secret Missions

By: Kit Densley

I love the weather in autumn, cooler evenings and a freshness to the mornings but still plenty of sun to be enjoyed. Except for when it’s raining! Read more

Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement

By: Kristian Johnson

“Women tend to care for kids, and dads tend to play with kids, and kids need both… And it’s amazing how these two things complement one another… this is what men and women do naturally because of their biological differences, because of their brain chemistry differences, and the amazing thing is, it optimises child development.” ~ Katy Faust Read more

How Kids Helpline is Normalising ‘Help Seeking’ in Schools

By: Nicky Becker

There is a myth that childhood is always carefree and fun – and while we hope that the majority of childhood is like that, children also face challenges that will impact their mental health. Read more

Sesame Street and Jesus

By: Russ Matthews, God in 60 Seconds

Today’s God in 60 Seconds is brought to you by the letter S. Come on, admit it, who doesn’t love Sesame Street. Grover, Ernie and Big Bird are great. Read more

“It’s Time to Put Children First” Says National Children’s Commissioner

By: Katrina Roe

With kids returning to the classroom, there has been a lot of concern among parents and teachers about how schools will function in Term 1. Read more

Free Bible for Babies Born in 2021

By: Kim Wilkinson

Launched in 2018, Bible Society’s Bibles For Bubs program has given away 10,000 Toddler Bibles over the last 5 years, with another 2,000 to be sent this year. Read more

Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public

By: Jenny Baxter

A few years ago, there was a news report about a Christchurch family who visited a local café. By accident they discovered they were labelled as the “family with the terrifying kid”! Read about it here. Read more

“Our Mission to Save Children”: New Anti-Abuse Technology

By: Michael Crooks

The former CEO of World Vision Australia has launched a revolutionary venture that better protects children from predators. Read more

Mindfulness a Priority for Federal Government in Improving Mental Health of Youth

By: Amy Cheng

Regional and rural primary schools are being given extra resources by the Australian Government to support mental health. Read more

Rend Collective Band Leader Chosen by Sponsor Child

By: Kim Wilkinson

On the eve of their sell-out Australian tour, Rend Collective’s Gareth Gilkeson opened up about being one of the last to be chosen as a Child Sponsor. Read more