They should be regular, reports Shane Rogers, not just a one‑off. Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. It is also estimated that more than 50% of children...
New research suggests it can also help mental health, reports Fotini Vasilopoulos, Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be...
A viral parenting trend says 21 minutes a day can help parents reconnect with their children. The idea is simple, but experts say the real value is presence — not a perfect formula....
Feeling overwhelmed, wired or exhausted? asks Amy Loughman. Here’s what people mean when they say the nervous system is overloaded — and simple ways to help the body and mind settle. You might have heard people talking about their nervous system being “overloaded” or “dysregulated”...
From missing shoes to forgotten lunchboxes, school mornings can feel like a race against the clock. But a few small changes the night before can make getting out the door far less stressful for everyone. There’s a reason so many parents feel worn out before the...
Parents are hearing louder calls to limit kids’ screen time, especially with platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube under scrutiny. But new Australian research suggests the answer may not be as simple as “less is best.”...
As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household....
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...
When logic fails and big emotions take over, Linda Bosnic discovers that a little imagination can go a long way in helping children feel brave again. Bottled Up Fears The life of a four-year-old seems fairly easy and carefree. But every now and again you realise that...
If you’ve spent much time on TikTok recently, you may have noticed a strange new type of AI brain rot taking over: fruit dramas, report Niusha Shafiabady and Theresa Dicke These AI-generated short dramas feature odd-looking anthropomorphic fruit characters engaging in a range of ethically problematic...
