Family Advice

Every year almost 100 children die and more than 8000 are admitted to hospital as a result of motor vehicle related injuries in Australia.

When Henry Ford watched the first Model T come off the production line, one wonders whether he realised the true impact it would have on society as a whole and families in particular.

Remember when you needed nothing more than your wallet and sunglasses to leave the house? All a distant memory my friends.

Explaining car sickness to someone who doesn't suffer from it is like trying to teach Einstein's theory of relativity, or tax, to a toddler.

For those of us who grew up lying across the back seat of our parents' cars, the modern fuss over child seats can seem a little over the top, like modern parenting in general.

Holidays should be fun, a time to enjoy a break from our regular work routines, to kick back and relax, but sadly many Australians have their lives touched by the tragedy of road trauma.

They say babies don’t come with instructions, well here’s six things every new parent should know before hitting the road with a baby on board.

There are scores of capsules and seats to keep your children safe.

Pocket-sized SUVs may be flavour of the month but there's still a compelling case for owning an old-fashioned hatchback.

Residents are being warned the home driveway can turn into a deathtrap for little children, with school drop-off and pick-up times the biggest danger zones for run overs.Children under the age of five are the most likely to be accidentally struck by distracted drivers near the home, Kidsafe Victoria says.A new safety campaign is being launched today warning of the dangers of low-speed run overs with a video featuring radio personality Ryan Fitzgerald and son Hewie.Most driveway run overs happen between 8-10am and 4-6pmKidsafe Victoria said eight children aged under five are killed on average each year in Australia and 60 suffer serious injury due to driveway run overs.Most driveway run overs happen between 8-10am and 4-6pm.Parents are urged to follow simple safety tips including walking around the car before getting in, supervising children near cars, and keeping play spaces away from driveways and garages.Vice president Robert Caulfield said back-to-school time could be one of the most risky for young children.