Future learners will need an excellent start in early learning if they are to cope with mid to late 21st century challenges reports Iram Siraj It may be a truism that the future will be different, but human expectations have rarely been so high about the...
Beatrix Hooper* looks at the years of struggle spent to find the correct strategy and direction for her son George* with tips she shares that helped along the way. Part two: After the Diagnosis Some days seem so normal I forget my son George* has autism. Then, I...
Our generation of parents is trailblazing what it means to raise kids that have access to the internet. That includes everything from social media and online pornography, to violence and trolls....
Children diagnosed with ADHD inconsistently take their prescribed medication, going without treatment 40 per cent of the time, a new study led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found. Research at a Glance: Melbourne led study finds children with ADHD go off their medication on average...
Lisa Johnson hopes to give her children the gift that money can’t buy – the confidence to be themselves. … my daughter has always been true to herself and not worried about what others think of her...
Belinda Cuomo, Annette Joosten, and Sharmila Vaz look at how to notice developmental delays in a child It’s your three year old’s birthday and he’s having a party with his daycare friends. You watch as the other three year olds ask for more cake and answer...
Working shifts and raising a family can be a struggle, but there are ways it can be managed....
It seems kind of simplistic but you would be surprised how many squabbles it applies to....
Beatrix Hooper* looks at the years of anxiety and tears her family spent, searching to get the correct diagnosis for her son's behaviour. Part one: The Years of Frustration ‘Yes, your child has autism,’ the psychologist told us. I couldn’t help it. I burst into tears. Even though I...
Stranger danger can be a difficult subject to address with children. A child and family psychologist recommends taking a different approach from those used in the past....
