In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome....
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....
Parents are trying the viral “Jessica!” tantrum hack to stop meltdowns in seconds. But while experts say it can work short term, they also warn it shouldn’t replace helping kids understand big feelings....
If you think your child might have developmental delays, having them assessed early can make a lasting difference. In this personal story, Helen Downs reflects on the moment her family stopped wondering — and started seeking support. “Thousands of young children have developmental delays, but it...
Pressed for time and feeling the pinch, many Australian parents are turning to TikTok, Instagram and even AI tools for health advice. It’s quick and accessible—but not always reliable....
Here’s what it means – and 9 tips for what to do, report researchers Nicole Rinehart, David Moseley and Simon Moss For some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance....
As school holidays end around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained, write Chris Zomer and Niels Kerssens. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate...
Australia is moving to better protect children’s data online, with new rules that could change how apps, games and even school platforms collect and use personal information. Tama Leaver looks at what it means for families. Australia’s privacy laws have been woefully out of date for...
From smartwatches to AI-powered glasses, wearable tech is quietly entering classrooms. While these devices could support learning and wellbeing, experts warn they also raise big questions about privacy, pressure and fairness for students. AI wearables are already in classrooms—whether schools like it or not Could your child’s...
Nearly four months into Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the online regulator today released its first detailed compliance update report on how the world-first policy is progressing, writes Lisa M. Given eSafety’s report comes at a crucial time, with many other countries eyeing the progress...
