Yes, baby teeth fall out, write Arosha Weerakoon and Mihiri Silva. But they're still important — here's how to help your kids look after them Baby teeth, or milk teeth, act like lighthouses to guide the adult ones to their correct destination. A baby tooth will...
Does your school adopt a zero waste lunch box policy yet? If not then perhaps you can suggest it - it's easy! You can do small things to help our planet by keeping single-use plastics out of school lunches. Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to using...
The genius of Bluey isn't just in its characters and stories of family life. The hit show's soundtrack sets the mood, plays with the narrative and draws on classical scores Liz Giuffre Bluey is easily the most successful Australian television show of the last decade. A...
Megan de Beyer introduces her modern mother's guide to raising teenage boys in the current#metoo #allmenaretrash era with a look at common causes of family disagreements In an effort to understand boys’ perceptions of the conflict they experience with their parents, a colleague, Dr Jason Bantjes,...
Barriers preventing high-quality mental health care for children have been revealed by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) The clinicians surveyed have called for a system-wide shake-up, including improved access to child psychiatrists, mental health training, co-located support services and referral pathways and Medicare funding changes. Research...
Kids born to Aussie couples who met online will be in the majority by 2038 says the first ‘Future of Dating’ report from Monash University and eharmony. They have predicted the effect online dating will have on families and relationships over the coming decades. By...
Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical psychologist says. Hoarding can affect anyone – no matter their age, gender or finances – and if you...
Half of the world’s population is predicted to be short-sighted by 2050, driven by the growing intensity of close-vision work, highlighting the importance of getting outdoors write Professor Mingguang He and Professor Paul Baird As kids prepare to go back to school, a key message...
ReachOut's new student mental health tool, funded by the Telstra Foundation, launched to help thousands of young Aussies starting high school next week With thousands of Year 7 students commencing high school across the country from next week, Australia’s most accessed youth mental health service ReachOut has launched...
Being a parent presents us with daily challenges, including decisions about what things to expose our children to, writes Pushpa Wood. One of the questions I am constantly asked by parents is what should they teach their children about money, and at what age. Talking about...
