At the core of the digital duty of care is the principle that online service providers – everything from social media platforms to websites, online games and messaging apps – have a duty to provide a safe environment online....
Crooked carrots, undersized apples and oddly shaped vegetables are no longer confined to farmers’ markets and food rescue boxes. Imperfect produce is becoming easier to find — and for families watching the grocery bill, it may be worth a second look....
New research suggests that our ticklish spots and reactions are surprisingly similar across culture. But there's an important difference between laughing and actually enjoying being tickled....
Girls begin puberty between the age of eight and 13 years. Breast development, known as thelarche, is the first sign. Menarche, the first menstrual period, follows 1.5 to three years later. The evidence suggests girls are entering puberty a little earlier....
Ultimately, what we’ll need is industry-wide standardisation, so parents and children alike see uniform safety enforcement regardless of what kind of devices they use, and websites and apps can easily and reliably learn a user’s age from their device....
The milkbar had everything a child could wish for. We didn't want much – it was the simple things....
As you brace for the excitement, it can be helpful to understand how sugar and ultra-processed foods can affect kids’ sleep – and why sticking to some routines can make a big difference....
If schools substantially reduce opportunities for children to learn with and about range of technologies, the consequences may not be distributed equally. Children with fewer digital resources and experiences at home will have the most to lose....
You may have heard the term “Digital Duty of Care” in the news, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, the Australian Government wants online companies to take more responsibility for preventing foreseeable harm — rather than leaving children, parents and teachers to...
Perhaps most importantly, remind children that they don't have to know everything on their first day. Learning how high school works takes time, and asking for help is part of settling in....
