In Australia approximately one student in five is bullied at school every few weeks or more often, writes Kenneth Rigby Many of these students suffer serious emotional and psychological harm, such as persistent anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking, and are unable to concentrate on their school...
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with children the most vulnerable to the ultraviolet radiation that causes it. University of Southern Queensland researchers Dr Nathan Downs and Professor Alfio Parisi are investigating the availability and quality of shade for UV and...
Some unusual picture books this month especially the one on Synaesthesia. Sometimes described as a handicap and often as a gift. Who am I? by Percy Shozi & illustrated by Maren Mia du Plessis p/b, RRP$24.(available directly from the author at Percys Poems) Ages 5+ The author grew...
More kids are being diagnosed with ADHD for borderline (yet challenging) behaviours. Luise Kazda reports that her new research shows why that’s a worry. During my daughter’s challenging first year of school, we discovered how much effort it took her to sit and learn. She was the...
Kate Noble and Sarah Pilcher report that many families in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales have been paying around double what families in other states and territories pay for preschool. Median out of pocket costs for preschool, per hour, range from A$2.82 to $3.82 in...
CEO of Early Childhood Australia, Samantha Page looks at early-childhood care and education options and the services they offer. ...
We explore the issue of fatigue in children and the importance of creating a good sleep routine....
I'm sure your kids come out with some heavy-loaded questions from time to time. So how can we can help children learn and grow by talking about the world around us....
We take a look at some of the most common toddler myths like, why early walkers are child geniuses…and other toddler fairytales....
In a momentous leap forward for women’s health in Australia, a new national standard of care released today will reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear of the perineum at childbirth. Until recently, perineal tears were a taboo subject and women often suffered in...
