From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help? Asks researchers Samuel Cornell and Amy Peden Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age...
Vaccination is our best defence, write researchers Phoebe Williams, Archana Koirala, Katie Louise Flanagan and Margie Danchin So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It’s already six times...
Kids, courts, canines: can justice facility dogs like Winston help children and the broader court system? Suzanne Rock and Natalie Gately think they can. The recent focus on youth crime in Australia may create a perception that all children in court have offended. But of course,...
Will all states agree to sign on? asks Glenn C. Savage The Albanese Federal government has released details of the next funding agreement for Australian schools. The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement is a new ten-year agreement that will have significant power to shape what happens in...
We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens, reports Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Dylan Cliff Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal Children’s...
We’ve all heard of thinking outside of the box, writes author Jess Horn. But what if you thought in boxes? Not literally, of course (although cats do make a good case for that)! But imagine your thoughts were organised in categories, and thinking about one category...
First, an autism diagnosis, then to a clinician’s office. Researchers Andrew Whitehouse, David Trembath and Sarah Pillar look at how the evidence supports a different approach now for families. Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Bill Shorten, has proposed a number of policy changes to...
My modern version of the classic zucchini slice, plus my quinoa, chicken and kale fritters are perfect to see you through a few lunches for the week. Donna Hay Ingredients 500g Chicken Mince 2 Cups (320g) Cooked Quinoa, Cooled 2 Cups (100g) Trimmed And Finely Shredded Kale Leaves ...
Did you know that just 10 minutes of reading a day will change your child’s life? asks Alesha Evans While that may seem like a big statement to make, numerous studies have consistently shown that 10 minutes of exposure to reading materials each day is all...
Indigenous-led songwriting is helping to celebrate cultural knowledge, revitalise language and improve wellbeing in a remote community in the central Kimberley The benefits of music are something many of us understand intuitively. The fact that music can improve health, well-being and community has become increasingly well-documented...
