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Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’
Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’

Education

Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’

Brittany Johnson, Flinders University; Alexandra Manson, Flinders University; Danielle Gallegos, Queensland University of Technology, and Rebecca Golley, Flinders University State Liberal leader Matthew Guy has promised a trial to provide free lunches in Victorian public schools if elected on November 26. The A$300 million election policy is aimed at helping families with cost-of-living pressures, through [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-08T15:40:05+11:00November 8th, 2022|Categories: Education|0 Comments

What is DLD – the most common disorder you have ‘never heard of’?
What is DLD – the most common disorder you have ‘never heard of’?

Learning

What is DLD – the most common disorder you have ‘never heard of’?

Linda J. Graham, Queensland University of Technology and Haley Tancredi, Queensland University of Technology Developmental language disorder or DLD is a lifelong disorder that affects language comprehension and expression. People with DLD find it more difficult to say what they mean and to understand others. About two students in every classroom of 30 will have [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-07T17:51:15+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Learning|0 Comments

Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre
Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre

Nature Play

Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre

Anne-Marie Morrissey, Deakin University and Deborah Moore, Monash University Choosing a childcare centre for your child can be a challenging process. To start with, choices may be limited if there are not many childcare centres in the area where you live or work. Or if the waiting lists are full. We know there are “childcare [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-07T17:49:04+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Nature Play|0 Comments

Is your teen a night owl? Their sleep pattern could shape their brain and behaviour years later
Is your teen a night owl? Their sleep pattern could shape their brain and behaviour years later

Sleep

Is your teen a night owl? Their sleep pattern could shape their brain and behaviour years later

Rebecca Cooper, The University of Melbourne; Maria Di Biase, The University of Melbourne, and Vanessa Cropley, The University of Melbourne It’s 11 pm on a weeknight and your teenager still has their bedroom light on. You want them to get enough sleep for school the next day, but it’s a struggle. Our new research shows [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-07T17:50:11+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Sleep|0 Comments

If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

Resilience

If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

William James Baker, University of Tasmania; Anne-Marie Forbes, University of Tasmania, and Kim McLeod, University of Tasmania One of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves their ability to overcome adversity. Resilience is perhaps more important now than ever. Today’s young people have been facing adversity on a [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-21T16:42:11+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Resilience|0 Comments

School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well
School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

Wellbeing

School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

Jess Whitley, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Beth Saggers, Queensland University of Technology Over the past few years, the pandemic prompted school closures and remote learning that drew international attention to issues of students missing school — what researchers call “non-attendance.” Millions of students across the world missing varying amounts of school raises concerns about students’ learning loss and mental health [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-08T17:35:11+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Wellbeing|0 Comments

Personalising mental health care
Personalising mental health care

Society & Culture

Personalising mental health care

Antonia Merritt, Dr Cassandra Wannan, Dr David Moseley , Dr Michelle Adams , Dr Riana De Netto , Dr Warda Syeda, Professor Bruce Tonge and Professor Christos PantelisDuring an initial mental health consultation, some people can exhibit overlapping symptoms consistent with multiple conditions – like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, psychotic-like symptoms, and/or autism. [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-07T17:51:58+11:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Society & Culture|0 Comments

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?
My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?

Diet & Nutrition

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?

Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now? Generally, a well balanced vegetarian diet is low in saturated fat and rich in the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibre. Here are some evidence-based tips to ensure your growing child gets [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-07T17:52:12+11:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|0 Comments

3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it
3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it

Cybersafety, Screen Use, Technology

3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it

Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, Deakin University and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there’s a kids’ app for everything. Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers regularly access mobile apps. So it’s no surprise there has been an explosion of options [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-21T11:50:08+11:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: Cybersafety, Screen Use, Technology|0 Comments

Food for thought
Food for thought

Society & Culture

Food for thought

Brendan HitchensIn an increasingly complex world of pandemics, wars, political tensions and climate struggles, how can we give young people the global competencies, skills, values and knowledge to help them navigate these issues? More specifically, while forces try to divide us, what are the concepts and subjects that bring us together? And how can educators [...]

By Generation Next|2022-10-18T16:23:06+11:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: Society & Culture|0 Comments

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Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’

What is DLD – the most common disorder you have ‘never heard of’?

Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre

Is your teen a night owl? Their sleep pattern could shape their brain and behaviour years later

If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band

School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

Personalising mental health care

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?

3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it

Food for thought