Mental Health
Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.
Best of the Web: How Smartphones can Help Learning, the Mysteries of Kids’ Behaviour, the Myth of Teen Anxiety, and Calls to Ban Smacking
Learning using a smartphone, kids' behaviour explained, and the Big Myth about teen anxiety.
Best of the Web: Male Bias in Picture Books, Teens Turning Off Social Media, and the Dangers of Outcome Love
Why male characters fill kids' picture books, the teens saying 'no' to social media, and why grades shouldn't be linked to rewards.
Surviving Teenagers: A Parent’s Guide
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's book Surviving Adolescents has just been updated, with adolescent health expert Elly Robinson. We speak to her about the challenges teenagers are facing, and what parents can do to help.
13 Reasons Why – What Every Parent Needs to Know
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant offers important advice and resources for parents as the second series of 13 Reasons Why screens in Australia.
Mental Health Visits to Emergency by Young People Surge
New research by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute shows a big increase in young people with mental health issues seeking help in emergency departments.
Best of the Web: Why Homework Matters, Helping Boys Enjoy Reading, and the Kids Beating Stress with a Journal
Why homework is worth the hassle, encouraging boys to read, and how journals can help stressed kids.
Helping Children Build Resilience
Best known for raising awareness about anxiety and depression, beyondblue has now produced resources to support children develop resilience.
Why Apple Should Make the iPhone Kid-Friendly
Apple should listen to calls from stakeholders to protect children who use their smartphones, writes Jean Twenge.