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New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?

Jacquelyn Harverson, Deakin University; Louise Paatsch, Deakin University, and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. There are computers, tablets, phones and gaming consoles offering streaming services, online content and apps. [...]

By |2025-05-01T09:36:47+10:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Technology|Tags: |0 Comments
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Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang – but emoji don’t cause radicalisation

Jessica Kruk, The University of Western Australia and Lauren Gawne, La Trobe University Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s crime drama Adolescence has earned widespread praise for its portrayal of incel culture and male violence. But the show’s portrayal of 13-year-old Jamie (Owen Cooper) being radicalised by misogynistic online content has a lot of parents concerned [...]

By |2025-05-01T09:36:37+10:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Social Media|Tags: |0 Comments
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Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder

Delphine Raucher-Chéné, McGill University Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a loved one doesn’t react to our distress or joy the way we wish they had. Communication accidents happen! Psychiatry teaches us, however, that if these mishaps occur over and over with [...]

By |2024-12-18T14:12:15+11:00December 18th, 2024|Categories: Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

Ben Singh, University of South Australia and Grace McKeon, UNSW Sydney The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s wellbeing. Staying active could be key to safeguarding and enhancing young people’s mental health. Mood-boosting benefits One in seven [...]

By |2024-12-18T14:09:15+11:00December 18th, 2024|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments
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How light can shift your mood and mental health

Jacob Crouse, University of Sydney; Emiliana Tonini, University of Sydney, and Ian Hickie, University of Sydney This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series. It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed [...]

By |2024-12-18T14:14:53+11:00December 18th, 2024|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments
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How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?

Natalie Day, University of Wollongong Throughout our lives, we need to be able to manage our thoughts and behaviour. We need to do this to reach various goals and to get along with others – even if other distractions and impulses get in the way. This is our ability to self-regulate, and it starts [...]

By |2024-11-26T10:57:51+11:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Social and Emotional Learning|Tags: |0 Comments
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What are executive function delays? Research shows they’re similar in ADHD and autism

Adam Guastella, University of Sydney and Kelsie Boulton, University of Sydney Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact learning, behaviour and development. Executive function delays are core to challenges people with neurodevelopmental conditions experience. This includes skills such as paying attention, switching [...]

By |2024-11-26T10:57:47+11:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Disability, Learning|Tags: |0 Comments
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What schools could do to better-support neurodiverse girls

Nerelie Freeman, Senior Lecturer, School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education Amid a sharp increase in autism and ADHD diagnoses, many schools aren’t equipped to support the diverse learning and social-emotional needs of their students. Neurodiverse girls, including autistic and ADHDer girls, are one group of young people feeling distinctly unsupported and [...]

By |2024-11-26T10:57:42+11:00November 25th, 2024|Categories: Disability, Education|Tags: |0 Comments
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Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?

Penny Van Bergen, University of Wollongong Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school. If your notice your own child is doing this, you may worry they are headed for a life of crime. But in developmental terms, cheating is not usually [...]

By |2024-11-18T10:39:50+11:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: Education, Learning|Tags: |0 Comments
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With reports of students abusing peers in primary schools, how can parents help keep their kids safe?

Daryl Higgins, Australian Catholic University and Gabrielle Hunt, Australian Catholic University An ABC report on Monday revealed a concerning rise in peer-on-peer sexual abuse within Australian primary schools. Data on Victorian schools shows hundreds of such incidents were reported in 2022 and 2023, with many involving children under the age of ten. The Australian [...]

By |2024-11-18T10:39:42+11:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: Bullying|Tags: |0 Comments
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