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Clare Dix, The University of Queensland and Stella Boyd-Ford, The University of Queensland Heading back to school is a time of great anticipation for many families, but it is not without challenges. One of the big challenges is preparing healthy, easy, affordable and appealing lunchboxes. Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children’s energy levels throughout the [...]
Kristina Sincock, University of Newcastle; Felicia Jaremus, University of Newcastle, and Sally Patfield, University of Newcastle Australian school students feel immense pressure to go to university, often at the exclusion of all other pathways, which can lead to devastating mental health effects. That’s among the headline findings of our decade-long program of research on the [...]
Robyn McCormack, Bond University Giving kids pocket money can be a really challenging decision for families. It raises questions about when to start it, how much to give and whether it should be tied to chores. As a finance researcher and parent, it’s also important to view pocket money as an educational opportunity. You can [...]
Alison Poulton, University of Sydney Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children. That might make you wonder if people grow out it as they reach adulthood. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves difficulties focusing attention (for study or work) and/or sitting still or keeping impulsive actions in check. This means people [...]
Gabrielle Wilcox, University of Calgary Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic. Supporting student mental health is important because students of all ages can experience stressors that negatively [...]
Bethany Devenish, Monash University; Ana Mantilla, Monash University, and Nicole Rinehart, Monash University Why does one child experience excitement at the thought of starting the school year while another experiences debilitating anxiety? It’s rarely one thing and is often a combination of factors, including a child’s temperament and self-confidence; their previous experiences at school, kinder [...]
Trudy Meehan, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Going back to school after the summer holidays can be a big deal. For some children, it means moving into a new classroom with a new teacher. Others will be going to a new school altogether. [...]
Shani Sniedze, Australian Council for Educational Research As the school year hits the half-way mark, many Year 6 students and their families will be starting to think more about the move to high school next year. Moving to secondary school is a big change for young people. In addition to hearing stories – good and [...]
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that teens sleep for eight to 10 hours per night. But various factors hinder this, including early school start times and shifts [...]
Sophie Scott, University of Notre Dame Australia and Gordon Parker, UNSW Sydney It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of organising holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility. [...]
