A new podcast series by child and adolescent health experts from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute will explore how to support children, adolescents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first three episodes will discuss wellbeing concerns and a range of solutions across a range of...
Ms Laetitia Coles, Dr Sally Staton and Professor Karen Thorpe from the University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research, need your input as they are conducting a study to understand the Social Impacts of COVID-19 Just two months ago, and suddenly, Australian families were asked...
Arriving across our desk this month have been quite a few new books for the younger age group of which our favourites are reviewed. Generally picture books and other books for the under 6's seem to be more carefully printed and positioned to be kept ...
No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework reports Leah Ruppanner, The idea of women late in pregnancy “nesting”, preparing the home for the arrival of their newborn, is ingrained in popular culture and reinforced...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. Physical distancing can give you more opportunities to spend time together as a family. And by spending more time together as a family, you can build relationships and help your children feel...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. For health and wellbeing during physical distancing, children need a sense of security, healthy eating, physical activity, good sleep, play and quiet time. You need these things too. A good way to make...
This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. Fights among younger siblings and fights among teenage siblings are common at the best of times. During a stressful experience like physical distancing, it’s pretty natural for families to experience more conflict. The...
Everyday battles to get your child to co-operate...
Family members confined together in isolation can soon start to get on each other’s nerves, says Associate Professor Terry Bowles. However, research shows that the way families communicate can help.One of the obvious consequences of close isolation is that space becomes compressed – physically, psychologically...
The psychology of isolation Self-isolation can be difficult and boring,report Associate Professor Janet Scull and Associate Professor Terry Bowles but it can also be an opportunity for self-reflection and renewal. In many cultures, this is traditionally the purpose self-isolation has served. Self-isolation in religious traditions is in...
