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The sweet spot for starting school, letg kids deal with pain, and parents as the new bullies.

New work from researchers at Harvard University looks at how we can help children develop the right kind of motivation, writes Grace Tatter.

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant tells parents how they can spot the signs their child is being cyberbullied - and what they can do about it.

Beaconhills College students are using solar power to make a profound difference to children and families in developing countries. Read about their work in the latest Community Connections post, looking at the great community work of Independent school students and staff.

Raising a child that thrives, childhood obesity, concierge parents, and the school camp blues

The middle years of childhood were once considered ages where not much was happening, writes the University of Melbourne's Dr Lisa Mundy. Now, it's been recognised as a critical transformative period.

The importance of homework, nurturing parenting, coping with traumatic news, and giving kids hands-on money experience.

Leading adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg has co-authored a new book on mood-boosting snacks for kids and teenagers, writes Shane Green.

University of Melbourne's Professor Susan Sawyer explains the work that's being done to improve our understanding of an age group that has undergone dramatic changes.