John Silke, and Najoua Lalaoui look at a rare immune condition with unprovoked waves of fever that can begin in childhood and last a lifetime. Just over 20 years ago, people from three generations of an American family were referred to the National Institutes of Health...
Parents of premature babies often face one of life’s greatest challenges. There is no right or wrong way to feel after having a premmie baby. Lana Al Habl and Natalie Ritchie speak to two families, a generation apart, about their unique experiences. 35 Years Ago… When Maggie...
Clinical geneticist Dr Susan White writes about being the bearer of bad news. It was the last appointment of the day. My desk was a rubbish tip: a stack of hospital files needing notes written and letters dictated, a tape measure dribbled on by the last...
Future learners will need an excellent start in early learning if they are to cope with mid to late 21st century challenges reports Iram Siraj It may be a truism that the future will be different, but human expectations have rarely been so high about the...
Marika Guggisberg, asks how can parents teach their children to be safe online when many teenagers use mobile phones and social media almost constantly. Children are gaining access to these devices and platforms at increasingly younger ages. This is a challenge for parents who need to...
Early exposure to infections doesn't protect against allergies, but getting into nature might report Emily Johnston Flies and Philip Weinstein Over the past few decades, allergies and asthma have become common childhood diseases, especially in developed countries. Almost 20% of Australians experience some kind of allergy,...
Beatrix Hooper* looks at the years of struggle spent to find the correct strategy and direction for her son George* with tips she shares that helped along the way. Part two: After the Diagnosis Some days seem so normal I forget my son George* has autism. Then, I...
Our generation of parents is trailblazing what it means to raise kids that have access to the internet. That includes everything from social media and online pornography, to violence and trolls....
The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has released a bunch of great resources for parents and teachers on this day designated 'Safer Internet Day' 2020 to promote online safety issue with children, parents, teachers and the wider community. Their website not only covers general eSafety but also...
Children diagnosed with ADHD inconsistently take their prescribed medication, going without treatment 40 per cent of the time, a new study led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found. Research at a Glance: Melbourne led study finds children with ADHD go off their medication on average...
