All it takes is paint and pancakes, report Goutam Roy and Shukla Sikder Parents of young children will be aware of the need to encourage early reading and maths skills in their kids. They know it’s important to make time to read with their children. Or...
When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, writes Tamara May, it can be life-changing. But for people with both autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – known colloquially as AuDHD – getting the right diagnosis can be...
Bluey certainly thinks so, writes Sarah Lawson. Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia,...
If your child is waking multiple times a night, you’re far from alone. New research shows disrupted sleep is common across Australian families — but when does it become a concern, and what can you realistically do to improve it? How common is broken sleep in...
In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome....
What tests do roller coasters have to pass? David Eager, a risk expert explains As thousands of people packed into the Gold Coast’s Warner Bros Movie World theme park for the school holidays on Wednesday, one of Australia’s biggest roller coaster rides ground to a halt. A...
While there is still work to be done, we’re excited by the possibilities our new hydrogel opens up for identifying new non-hormonal treatments for endometriosis, which in the future, could benefit thousands of women, writes Dr Jacqueline Donoghue Endometriosis is a common and painful gynaecological disease that...
A practical family guide to fixing, not throwing away Why this matters Across Australia, hundreds of volunteer-run groups are helping people repair everyday items instead of throwing them away. From sewing a torn school uniform to fixing a bike or small appliance, these community spaces: save families money ...
Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing, writes Aayushi Badhwar. That makes it a perfect space for technologies designed to shape how we shop. Fashion...
New Australian research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security, has found many school-approved apps begin collecting children’s data within seconds — often without clear consent. Here’s what families and educators need to know, and what can change. The hidden cost of “trusted” school apps Parents and...
