The news isn’t good – and the problems are worse for girls, report Scarlett Smout and Katrina Champion We know young people in Australia and worldwide are experiencing growing mental health challenges. The most recent national survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics found nearly two in...
Virginia Prior writes that helping your child learn another language does more than expand their vocabulary – it boosts brainpower, emotional well-being, and future career prospects. From improved memory to long-term cognitive benefits, here’s why raising a bilingual child is one of the best investments...
With a government review underway, report Marilyn Campbell and Shannon O'Brien, we have to ask why children bully other kids. The federal government has launched a “rapid review” to examine what works in preventing bullying in schools. Led by mental health experts, the review will inform a...
Is this a good idea? Professor Paul Kidson looks at the new powers and what it means for students and staff. When does a school’s responsibility for student behaviour end? Is it at 3pm when the bell goes? Or does a school still have to respond...
Bullying is arguably one of the most serious issues facing Australia’s schools, write Vanessa Miller and Tony Yeigh About one in four students between Year 4 and Year 9 report being bullied regularly. This can have serious and lasting consequences. Research suggests students who are bullied are at...
Navigating the first few months after giving birth can be overwhelming, but The Fourth Trimester by Amelia Lamont, offers new parents a much-needed blend of practical advice and heartfelt reassurance, writes Victoria Baker. Amelia Lamont’s The Fourth Trimester is a realistic, informative and compassionate guide to the first...
ADHD and autism are different, but on social media, those differences are shrinking, report researchers Jemima Kang, Dr Mike Conway and Professor Nick Haslam A study of Reddit communities has found that the terms ADHD and autism have taken on a similar meaning, and the communities...
1 in 25 Australians have been estranged from their families, writes Marina Deller. True stories about this can make people feel less alone. Have you stopped speaking to one or more of your parents or a sibling? If so, you’re not alone. Family estrangement is a...
At this time of year, writes Sharon Turner, some children may start to feel a little flat. Maybe they’re slower to get going in the morning, less enthusiastic about school, or more easily frustrated by small things. As the weather cools and the school year hits...
New pet custody rules, stronger financial protections and easier divorces – what Australia’s 2025 family law reforms mean for parents and pet lovers. A major shift in Australia’s family law could affect everything from your finances to who gets to keep the family dog. If you’re separating...
