Young family relaxing in backyard

Your Family

Whether you’re planning, expecting or already have a family, we explore the things you need to know to help you look after your loved ones.
Woman taking her baby to a 6 week health check

What to expect at your baby’s first 6-week doctor visit

Just when you start to find your rhythm, it’s time for your baby’s first big health check.
Baby smiling
If you’ve just welcomed a newborn into your life, you’re probably hearing a lot about “tummy time” and wondering what it’s all about.
5 August 2025
Mother and her breastfeeding baby
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, eight HBF parents reflect on their breastfeeding journeys.
29 July 2025
Woman holding her crying baby
Forget English, Mandarin or Spanish – your baby’s first language is crying. And unfortunately, they’re born fluent.
29 July 2025
Newborn safe sleeping
If you’re navigating the early days of parenthood, sleep safety is probably high on your list of worries.
22 July 2025
Newborn sleeping
We’re guessing it’s 2am and you’ve been lovingly (and loudly) introduced to the world of unpredictable sleep.
20 July 2025
Woman holding her baby looking for cues
From the moment they’re born, babies use body language, facial expressions, and sounds to tell you what they need...
1 July 2025
Baby smiling at parent
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the stages of baby development from birth to three months, including key milestones.
26 June 2025
Mother talking to her daughter
Parenting a teenager is no walk in the park.
29 October 2024
Girl smiling
It's easy for common sight problems to go undetected in kids. Here's how to spot the issues and when to go for an eye test.
11 September 2023
Young boy looking on iphone
Screen time is synonymous with downtime in today’s digital age, and this is as true for children as it is for adults.
24 August 2023
Primary school aged boy with braces smiling after a shower
We reveal the true cost of orthodontics and how to get the most from your private hospital cover.
20 August 2023
Pregnant woman eating a healthy yogurt while reading her tablet
Is it safe to eat fish while pregnant and what causes those pesky cravings? We chat to an expert to debunk five common pregnancy myths.
29 May 2023
Mother and daughter lying down on grass
Dental health is about more than just brushing twice a day and remembering to floss - and its important we look after our grins.
11 April 2023
Young girl getting her teeth checked at dentist
From tooth decay to injuries, here are the five common reasons why kids need the dentist.
30 November 2022
HBF quokka holding two movie tickets
What do discounted movie ticket and trips to Rotto have in common? They’re part of your Member Perks lineup.
8 November 2022