Wellbeing
Researchers reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens. Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well
How to help your kids get the most out of their screen time, by University of Wollongong researchers Dylan Cliff and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi
Best of the Web: an author’s suggestion for a ‘revolution-starting’ Book Week costume, and more
A 'revolution-starting' Book Week costume, how two Children's Book of the Year winners engage with their readers, and the curious boom in skincare for teens.
Avoiding ‘safetyism’ and allowing our kids to stretch and grow, from Maggie Dent
Here, Maggie Dent one of Australia's leading parenting educators, explores the modern tendency of overprotecting children, which can hinder their development and resilience
No, sugar doesn’t make your kids hyperactive
Although the link between sugar and hyperactivity is murky, there is a proven link between the neurotransmitter dopamine and increased activity, writes Amy Reichelt.
Four habits to help kids with social anxiety
We can help children confront their social fears and develop tools to deal with anxious feelings, writes Jamie Lynn Tatera.
How to talk to your kids about misogyny in school
It can be a challenging conversation, but parents must talk to their children about their experiences of sexism and misogyny in school, writes Dr Catherine Smith.
Parenting a perfectionist? Here’s how you can respond
Children and adolescents may experience perfectionism in relation to school work, sport, performance in art or music, or their own body. Here researchers share how parents can tackle it.
Best of the Web: Should you ban your child from social media, and more
Why banning your child from social media might not be the best approach, the finalists in this year's Children's Book of the Year awards, and the need for compassion when it comes to school refusal.
9 things students with disability and their families want teachers to know
Students with disabilities are experts in themselves and their needs. Here, researchers share how listening to students is the key to helping them at school.