Alyssa Milton, Emily Eglitis and Kate Harrison Brennan have done the research and say here’s how you can identify a good one When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as kids leave school for the break. But for...
When Australia banned under 16-year-olds from using social media in December 2025, it became a test case for a policy now being pursued by governments around the world...
Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness...
New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious write Olivia Johnston, Becky Taylor and David Pomeroy Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with...
Your toddler demands a Bluey-themed yoghurt and has a tantrum when offered something else. If it’s not a Nutella sandwich, your child’s lunchbox comes home uneaten. Researchers Juliet Bennett, Alex Broomand David Raubenheimer look at fussy eating and the food industry. And the dinner table can become...
Teeth brushing can feel like one more daily battle for tired parents, especially when children wriggle, stall or clamp their mouths shut. But with the right approach, brushing can become calmer, quicker and more consistent — and help protect children’s teeth from early decay. Why kids...
Paediatrician Dr Scott Dunlop believes parents thinking of taking their baby or child to a chiropractor should ask two important questions first: is it safe, and is it effective? As a general paediatrician, I see children of all ages, including many newborns. It is not unusual...
Here’s what you need to know, report Amit Arora, Hannah Dahlen, Jessica Appleton and Lynn Kemp If you’ve ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety. As health professionals,...
Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon and Monique Seymour ask "Are you worried about your preschoolers’ anxiety?" Here’s how you can help. New research on a group of Australian preschoolers suggests more than 40% are dealing with an anxiety disorder. The study, led by Monash University and published in...
Many parents know the feeling: a movie is rated PG, but ten minutes in, the kids are hiding behind cushions. New Australian research suggests families want screen ratings that better flag scariness, self-harm, sexual violence and age suitability. New Australian research says parents want clearer screen...
