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In this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Dr Huu Kim Le discuss gaming disorder and what you can do to support young people Explore how gaming can compete with sleep, school and family life Recognise how ADHD and other mental health concerns can intersect with gaming Understand why building rapport matters when talking [...]
Luke Aaron Tomlin, The University of Western Australia; The Kids Research Institute Australia More than a third of Australian teachers say they plan to leave the profession before retirement, while a further third say they are unsure of their career plans. High levels of stress and burnout are cited as key factors behind teaching turnover. [...]
In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Dr Mick Tong discuss how AI and screen use may affect young people’s social and cognitive development:Explore how AI may affect young people’s social and critical-thinking skillsConsider the tensions between school and family expectations around screen useReflect on how educational technology fits into learningRecognise [...]
In this episode, GP Dr Mick Tong explores young people's screen use and its place in education: Weigh technology’s benefits against its impact on learning Consider the role of hands-on experiences in development Hear a GP’s perspective on screen-related concerns Explore screen use, sleep, behaviour and physical symptoms Consider why some schools are [...]
In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Meg Tidyman reflect on the changing role of play and technology: Notice where children may need support with social communication Learn how to make space for flexible, unstructured play Understand ways to encourage turn-taking, negotiation and conversation repair Use children’s interests to invite [...]
Join host Dr Brad Marshall as he speaks with Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman about how screens affect young children’s social connection and the importance of real-world interaction. Explore how screens affect opportunities for communication Consider gaps between concept knowledge and everyday language use Understand how play supports communication and connection Learn how [...]
Vivienne Lewis, University of Canberra Formal is one of the most exciting events on the school calendar for many senior students. Young people can spend months choosing outfits, planning a hairstyle and trialling different makeup looks. For some teens, it may even be their first time wearing a suit or a more “dressy” dress. But [...]
Tianyi Ma, The University of Queensland School holidays mean more free time and less structure. School drop-offs and pick-ups disappear, bedtimes may shift, and families may need to organise childcare, travel or visits with extended family to fill out the days. It means everyone in the household is adjusting to changes in how each day [...]
Narendar Manohar, Black Dog Institute; Hiroko Fujimoto, Black Dog Institute, and Peter Baldwin, Swinburne University of Technology; UNSW Sydney Many Australian children struggle with their mental health. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness. So what can actually help? Our research shows the most [...]
Fotini Vasilopoulos, University of Sydney Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be “mum” or to “cook dinner”. Or they may invent their own characters, worlds and concepts [...]
