Cameron Webb asks why do I really need them in Australia? Summer’s here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors. But how safe are they? And do we really...
For children who prefer a gentler cinema experience Many Australian cinemas offer sensory-friendly screenings designed for children who are autistic, sensory-sensitive, anxious in noisy environments, or littlies who simply prefer a more relaxed setting. These sessions typically feature: Lower volume levels Dimmed lights (not complete darkness) No trailers...
Help teens understand these reactions are normal. Social media platforms are designed to keep users hooked, write Christiane Kehoe and Elizabeth Westrupp Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many are genuinely distressed or struggling with the change, and many...
The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns, write researchers Giselle Woodley and Paul Haskell-Dowland There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers...
Jialing Lin and Patricia Davidson's study of 267,000 kids, revealed the hidden burden of multiple developmental conditions in kids. Our study highlights a crucial, but often hidden, aspect of child health – the mental health impact of living with two or more neurodevelopmental conditions. We found children...
“Even confident children misjudge speed. Walking with an adult is still the safest option.” — Kidsafe Australia A Safer Summer for Everyone With more children outdoors over summer, pedestrian safety requires shared responsibility: parents providing supervision, communities designing safer streets, drivers slowing down, and manufacturers continuing to improve...
Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Scientists Anna Wang, Jon Beves and Timothy Schmidt show the difference is smaller than you think. “Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how...
With school holidays bringing more children outside, experts warn that pedestrian injuries remain a major risk. Here’s what parents need to know about today’s hazards — and the practical steps that keep kids safe. Getting Street Wise: Helping Children Stay Safe Around Traffic As the six-week summer...
5 tips to avoid stress eating these holidays, write Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be an emotional and stressful period. This stress...
As Australia prepares to introduce a social media ban for under-16s on December 10, many children are worried about losing touch with their friends. While platforms must take steps to block underage accounts, experts say the real work will happen at home – where parents will...
