Do Halloween treats hype kids up?
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....
29 October, 2026
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Why Your Child Keeps Waking at Night — and What Parents Can Do About It
If your child is waking multiple times a night, you’re far from alone. New research shows disrupted sleep is common across Australian families — but when does it become a concern, and what can you realistically do to improve it? How common is broken sleep in...
07 May, 2026
Why Your Teen Can’t Wake Up — And It’s Not Just Laziness
A Sydney school’s move to a later start time is reigniting a big question for families: are early mornings setting teens up to fail? New research suggests school schedules may be out of step with how adolescent brains actually work, writes Ken Purnell This year, students...
24 April, 2026