Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.

As ‘no’ becomes your toddler’s favourite word, read some tips to deal with common problems such as temper tantrums, fussy eating and bedwetting.

All children in Australia are entitled to free or subsidised preschool or kindergarten. Learn more about how to find a preschool near you, and about the Universal Access funding scheme.

Preschool or kindergarten is designed, through different types of play, to prepare kids aged 3 to 5 for their first school. They learn at their own speed, and are better prepared for their subsequent education.

Learning how to draw and write is an essential life skill for children which starts early and builds gradually over the pre-school and lower primary years.

Your child reaching their development milestones is an exciting time for parents. Find out what to expect from your child and how to track their growth.

Turning 5 is a time of new experiences and changes. Find out what development milestones should be reached by this stage and what are areas of concern.

Every toddler develops at their own pace but there are certain development milestones that should be reached at 3 years of age. Find out more.

Learning how to dress and undress are lifelong skills that start in childhood. Learn how to encourage your toddler to start dressing themselves.

Learning how to feed themselves, even if it's messy, is an important part of your toddler's development. Learn more here.