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.”...
Australian children appear to be growing up with far fewer moles than kids did in the early 1990s — a promising sign for future melanoma risk. Researchers David Duffy and Nick Martin say the shift may reflect decades of sun-smart messaging, but it’s also a reminder...
Music is a wonderful addition to your baby’s life from the earliest days, writes Emily Dollman. If your baby lights up at children’s songs but you’re quietly losing patience with the same tinkly tunes on repeat, you’re not alone. The good news? Babies don’t need “baby...
Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in early childhood education and care could harm their child’s development....
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....
