Dental experts are reminding parents to keep an eye on the amount of hidden sugar kids can consume on a daily basis. As parents and carers, we are busier than ever, and making and packing our kids' lunches can feel like a daily challenge. However, it's...
There's clear evidence that the caffeine levels are too high for many of us, reports Accredited Practising Dietitian Evangeline Mantzioris Prime drinks have been heavily promoted in Australia, leading to frenzied sales in supermarkets and being banned in schools. Prime offers two products: one is marketed as...
Educational psychologists Herb Marsh and Johnmarshall Reeve, look at how teachers can foster a classroom anti-bullying climate. Your child comes home from school and tells you three classmates are teasing her constantly. One even put chewed gum in her hair as she was listening to the...
Adam Guastella, Kelsie Boulton and Natalie Silove guide parents and what they should know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned...
Andrew Whitehouse and David Trembath report on their new guideline for clinicians and families Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today. The guideline, which we co-authored with others, represents a...
Psychologists warn that forcing children to hug relatives sends a twisted message about consent....
PFAS might be everywhere – including toilet paper – but let's keep the health risks in context, writes researcher Mark Patrick Taylor The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic "forever chemicals" – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking...
The Climate Council, in partnership with Sarah Wilson, founder of the I Quit Sugar movement, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the health risks associated with gas in our homes. According to Ms Wilson, toxic gases such as nitrogen dioxide, which are leaked...
– but what teachers in New Zealand really want are clear guidelines and expectations, writes Christine Braid Anyone watching the debate over the NZ National Party’s recent curriculum policy announcement could be forgiven for thinking there is a deep divide in education philosophy and best practice...
The Vic Kids Eat Well Awards recognises individuals and organisations that have made efforts to provide healthier food and drink options for children in Victoria, Australia. The importance of promoting healthy eating habits for children, is the highlight of the awards and recognises some of the...
