A social enterprise providing education and information to protect and enhance the mental health of young people
It seems that it is not how long or how much sleep a young person gets but rather when they go to bed that is important. Children who go to bed early and get up early seem to be more active and spend less time as a whole in front of electronic media. This is [...]
Banning beer would be the most efficient way to bring down Australia's murder rate, a recent study Population drinking and homicide in Australia: A time series analysis of the period 1950–2003 suggests. In a review of homicides over 53 years it was found that many were strongly linked to alcohol, and especially beer consumption. National [...]
50% of families are suffering from family fatigue. Parents take note! - There’s no need to feel guilty anymore. Slow down, put your feet up, take time for that extra cuppa... relax. The latest research has shown that children need time and space to just play. All their spare time doesn’t need to be taken [...]
Drug Aware The Drug Aware - Know what you’re getting into website is a great source of information about drugs and where to get help. The program targets young people with messages about drug use that focus on the prevention of use and associated harm. It aims to do this providing credible, factual information that [...]
The world of children’s pageants have put a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘let’s play children’s dress ups”. It seems that some mother’s think their little girls would rather be dressed up with fake boobs or as prostitutes rather than Snow White, an angel or a fairy. In the US recently a mother entered [...]
Alarming facts: In the US children watch an average of 3 hours (and up to 8 hours) of TV per day Many school children spend as much time in front of the TV as they do in class. Children under 3 spend up to 30% of their waking hours watching TV and videos, even though [...]
The Australian Childhood Foundation is presenting a series of seminars on Polyvagal theory, oxytocin and the neurobiology of love and attachment: Using the body’s social engagement system to promote recovery from experiences of threat, stress and trauma. WHEN AND WHERE SYDNEY: Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. 18 & 19 October 2011 BRISBANE: Mercure Hotel Brisbane. [...]
It seems that everyone, young and old, is innately programmed for sociability, attachment, affection and companionship rather than for aggression, violence and self-interest. These emotions are naturally within us all and not just feelings that we learn through the society and culture in which we live. This is the ‘natural way of things’ according to [...]
Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People 2011. For Education, Health and Welfare Professionals. PERTH ALL SPEAKERS WILL DELIVER THEIR PRESENTATIONS LIVE AND IN PERSON AT THE VENUE! Australia’s leading experts will be in Perth to present to you in person, authoritative and up-to-date information on current issues surrounding young people today! Please advise your [...]
Designer Sophie Morin has defended her range of ‘loungerie’ for 4 10 12 year old girls, saying “All I wanted to do was offer underwear that is soft and pleasant to wear... that is suited [to] their age, and that wasn’t an extension of women’s labels, which are often vulgar.” However in the market place [...]
