Is it normal, or should I be worried? Asks Penny Van Bergen Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school. If you notice your own child is doing this, you may worry they are...
Kids under 13 use social media, report Karley Beckman, Claire Rogerson and Tiffani Apps. Understanding the risks and harms associated with social media is an important. Recently, the federal government announced it is going to introduce a social media ban for children. It hasn’t nominated a minimum age...
Whooping cough cases in Australia have surged to the highest levels since vaccines were introduced, with more than 45,000 cases expected by year-end. Currently, about 130 new cases are reported daily, with New South Wales and Queensland experiencing the largest spikes. Whooping Cough: Why This Outbreak...
Coping skills can be taught, and with depression rates on the rise among young people, learning them is more important than ever, writes Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg Stress is part of everyday life, and coping is how we deal with it. But just as there are...
Mia Cobb looks at the science of happier dogs and tips to keep them happy When you hear about “science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us”, it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of...
Jacqueline Warwick looks at what our appetite for cute white kids says about us. Anyone who was paying attention to North American pop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s will remember that it was a moment fascinated with childhood. The most mainstream entertainment revolved...
Alannah & Madeline Foundation * is children and young people, we have created some resources that suggest ways that grandparents can engage and connect with their grandchildren (or young people in their lives) through tech, which is available on our DigiTalk online safety hub for parents...
New video game redefines the neurodiverse narrative “Distracts others, has trouble paying attention and finds it difficult to follow instructions” – these are just some common observations parents, teachers and workplaces often make about people who are neurodivergent. Challenging Neurodiverse Stereotypes through Gaming University of South Australia researcher...
New Legislation Will Support Parents in Making Better Feeding Choices Australian public health groups are praising the Government’s decision to introduce stricter rules for the marketing of infant formulas. This change aims to protect children’s health and prevent confusion for parents trying to make the best...
Here’s why you should try and say something else, writes Amanda Niland Good girl! Good boy! Parents, relatives and teachers say these phrases all the time and mean them positively. They may use it when a child puts on their shoes when asked, when they draw something interesting,...
